Go Back
–+ servings

Healthy Tacos

Delicious and nutritious tacos filled with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup black beans cooked
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt as a sour cream substitute
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Taco Shells
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas or whole wheat

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, and onion to the skillet.
  3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Spoon the turkey filling onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, Greek yogurt, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!