Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce
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Enjoy deliciously crispy baked ground turkey tacos topped with creamy avocado sauce. Try our easy recipe tonight!
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, sour cream, lemon or lime juice, cilantro, kosher salt, and water until smooth; set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, sauté ground turkey with taco seasoning and onions until browned.
- Stir in black beans, green chiles, additional seasoning, and cilantro; let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with the turkey mixture and cheese; fold gently.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with avocado sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg