Skinny Spicy Turkey Lettuce Tacos (Printer View)

Lean spiced turkey in crisp lettuce cups topped with bright, zesty mango slaw for a fresh twist on taco night.

# What you'll need:

→ Turkey Filling

01 - 1 pound lean ground turkey
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
13 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
14 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Mango Slaw

15 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
16 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
17 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
18 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
22 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
23 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Serving

24 - 12 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
25 - Lime wedges (optional)
26 - Extra cilantro (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine mango, red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, and salt. Pour dressing over the slaw and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño, and sauté for 1 minute more.
03 - Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and mix well.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken. Squeeze in lime juice, stir, and remove from heat.
06 - Spoon spicy turkey mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top generously with mango slaw.
07 - Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein and low in carbohydrates.
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free for a diet-friendly dinner.
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight solution.
02 -
  • Refrigerate the slaw while you prepare the turkey to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
  • Break the turkey into very small crumbles to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  • If using romaine, use the inner leaves for a sturdier taco shell.
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