Low Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados

Low Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 small avocados, yields 16 oz fruit
  • 1 small lime
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 small yellow onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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

For serving

  • 1/2 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt, optional for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Halve and pit avocados. Using a spoon, scoop out a some of the avocado, to make a larger well.
  • Dice reserved avocado and set aside for later. Squeeze lime juice over all avocados to prevent browning.
  • Heat a medium skillet over high heat, spray with oil.
  • When hot, add the ground turkey, spices and onion and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, water and cook, stirring until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Fill each avocado half with turkey, then top with cheese, reserved avocado, tomato, and Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Eat with a spoon!

Serving: 2halves,

Calories: 422kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 28g

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