Luckily, in this turkey taco recipe, the added veggies put some moisture back into the meat so you don’t notice dryness. Using all white meat can result in a drier end product in some recipes. If you’re going for lean as can be, buy ground turkey breast or extra lean varieties, not just “ground turkey.” Turkey breast is all white meat without any of the fattier dark meat. That’s a HUGE difference! So, just pay attention to labels when buying ground turkey. Compare this to “Extra Lean Ground Turkey” varieties which are around 120 calories with 1.5 grams of fat. If you choose a package labeled, “Ground Turkey,” one serving can contain 220 calories with 17 grams of fat. That being said, there several variations in types of turkey based on fat content. Eat beef when you can taste the difference, like in a nice steak, but for an every day, quick 30 minute dinner, this is the meat you want. And with all of the seasoning in this turkey taco recipe, they don’t taste “healthy” in the end, just delicious. Lean ground turkey makes for light and healthy tacos, plain and simple. Why Turkey Tacos Instead of Another Meat? So, I whipped up a few batches, and actually took notes on how I made them. I mean, it is only fair when a recipe is this good that I don’t hoard it to myself. I’ve been making a variation of these healthy turkey tacos for yeeears! The other day, it hit me that it’s high time I share them with you. They’ll satisfy that taco craving and are absolutely bursting with flavor but have nearly half the calories as your standard beef taco.
This my friends is where healthy turkey tacos come in to play.
Most tacos aren’t very healthy though… which is perfectly fine in my opinion! There’s a place for grease dripping barbacoa tacos, but for quick weeknight dinners I like to keep it light and easy. Tacos are probably my favorite food, but aren’t they everyone’s favorite food? There is just so much variety in the taco world, it’s hard not to find a taco that you’ll love. Post has been updated since then to include more details and tips. Recipe originally published on May 4, 2017. Why You Should Make This Turkey Taco Recipe Over Any Other.
Why Turkey Tacos Instead of Another Meat?.
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