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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

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Enjoy these Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce for a delightful dinner that’s both healthy and easy to make. Try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (packed) cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tbsp water (plus more as needed)
  • 2 tsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 8 oz lean ground turkey
  • 2 1/2 tsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained, not rinsed)
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano (or Italian oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Cooking/baking spray (or avocado oil, for brushing the tortillas)
  • 6 fajita-sized flour tortillas (6")
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, cook ground turkey with taco seasoning and onions until browned; stir in black beans and green chiles.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Assemble tacos by placing the turkey mixture on tortillas topped with cheese.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve with avocado sauce.

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