Ground turkey, fresh jalapeño and red bell peppers, green onions and butter lettuce provide a lighter alternative to traditional beef tacos without sacrificing flavor. We chose to make soft tacos with flour tortillas, but crunchy taco shells will work just fine if you prefer them.
Light and Fresh Turkey Tacos
For the filling ~
1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 green onions, sliced
For the toppings ~
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco (or more to taste)
Butter lettuce leaves (about 3-1/2 cups)
Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
8 6-inch flour tortillas or taco shells (whole-grain if possible)
Light and Fresh Turkey Tacos
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