Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

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Spicy tacos with low fat turkey that have sweet-hot flavor, using yams to give it a surprising twist.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 tacos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 yam, peeled and diced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¾ pound ground turkey

  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup tomatillo salsa

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 16 warm flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Put the diced yam in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until cooked through and fork-tender, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates. Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

602 Calories
16g Fat
91g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 602
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1182mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 91g 33%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 714mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.