Description
These Low Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos. Packed with lean ground turkey seasoned with classic taco spices, nestled in creamy avocado halves, and topped with melted Mexican cheese, fresh tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, this recipe offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures ideal for a quick, satisfying low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Preparation
- 4 small avocados (yields 16 oz fruit)
- 1 small lime
Turkey Taco Filling
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Toppings
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese
- 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Halve and pit the avocados. Using a spoon, scoop out some of the avocado flesh from each half to create a larger cavity for the filling. Dice the reserved avocado flesh and set aside for topping later. Squeeze fresh lime juice over all avocado halves to prevent browning and keep them fresh.
- Cook Turkey Mixture: Heat a medium skillet over high heat and spray with cooking oil. Once hot, add the ground turkey, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, chili powder, and dried oregano. Cook while breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes until the turkey is partially cooked.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Stir in the canned tomato sauce and water. Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully cooked and sauce is heated through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Stuffed Avocados: Spoon the cooked turkey mixture generously into each avocado half. Top each with shredded Mexican cheese, reserved diced avocado, diced cherry tomatoes, and optional sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately and enjoy eating directly with a spoon.
Notes
- Taco Tuesday just got a little better with these low-carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados – they’re a tasty, protein-packed meal that’s both satisfying and healthy!
- Use fresh lime juice to keep the avocados from browning while assembling.
- You can customize toppings with jalapeños, cilantro, or your favorite salsa for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 avocado halves
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 656 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
