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!
	 
	
		
							- Author: Abella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
 
	
		
		
			
- 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
 
		 
		
	 
	
		
		
			
- Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook ground turkey with taco seasoning and onions until browned; stir in black beans and green chiles.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Assemble tacos by placing the turkey mixture on tortillas topped with cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve with avocado sauce.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 taco (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg