Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

Name: Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 yam, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.75 pound ground turkey; 0.5 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup tomatillo salsa; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 16 warm flour tortillas

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

Recipe by Fooddude

14

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

16 tacos

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Ingredients

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

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.
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.

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
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
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.