Pineapple Turkey Tacos
Pineapple Turkey Tacos offer a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that elevate your taco night. A healthy and budget-friendly dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells or lettuce leaves
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the diced pineapple, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into warm taco shells or lettuce leaves and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground turkey for chicken or plant-based crumbles. Fresh or canned pineapple can be used, but fresh is recommended for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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