Chilly Breeze Low Fat Tacos (Printable)
Fresh lean turkey combined with crisp veggies and spices for a light, tasty Mexican-inspired dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 14 oz lean ground turkey (or chicken breast)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
03 - 1 medium tomato, diced
04 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed from frozen)
→ Tortillas
07 - 8 small low-fat corn tortillas
→ Spices
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
14 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Steps:
01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until lightly browned.
02 - Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly and cook for another 3-4 minutes until turkey is fully cooked. Remove from heat.
03 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
04 - Layer each tortilla with cooked turkey, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and corn kernels.
05 - Top tacos with a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of taco night without feeling heavy afterward—it's the kind of meal that makes you feel energized instead of weighed down.
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice create this incredible brightness that makes every bite feel special, and the Greek yogurt adds creaminess without the guilt.
- It comes together in just 30 minutes, so you can have restaurant-quality dinner on a weeknight without stress.
02 -
- Don't skip the spice-toasting step after you add the seasonings to the cooked turkey. That extra 3-4 minutes of cooking transforms them from flat flavors into something warm and complex.
- Greek yogurt can separate if it gets too hot, so add it right before serving rather than mixing it into the hot turkey. This keeps it creamy and fresh.
03 -
- If you have access to fresh corn, charring it lightly in a dry skillet before adding it to your tacos takes them from good to unforgettable—the sweetness becomes more pronounced.
- Keep your lime wedges at room temperature rather than cold, and squeeze them fresh over each taco right before eating. Cold lime juice doesn't brighten flavors the way room-temperature lime does.