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Healthy Turkey Taco Recipe

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Who doesn't love healthy tacos? Kids and adults alike will enjoy this healthy taco recipe that substitutes ground turkey for the traditional ground beef. This healthy turkey taco recipe works best for your family dinner at home or a small group of guests, since you have to assemble each taco individually. This turkey taco recipe can provide a delightful entrée for hosting a dinner or going to a relative's house for potluck.

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 11 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of ground turkey

  • 1 box of taco shells

  • 1 jar of salsa

  • 1 taco seasoning packet

  • * 4 or 5 sliced tomatoes

  • 1/2 bag of shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Saute the ground turkey in a pan until cooked.

Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa.

Cook for two minutes.

Heat taco shells in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Spoon ground turkey mix into heated shells, top with tomatoes and shredded cheese.

* Optional: add shredded lettuce or chopped onion to the final tacos for more fiber and flavor.

Serves 8 adults.

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