Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos with these Low Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe features lean ground turkey cooked with bold spices, stuffed into creamy avocado halves, and topped with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. A nutritious, low-carb option that’s packed with flavor and texture, ideal for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Base
- 4 small avocados (yields 16 oz fruit)
- 1 small lime
- Cooking spray
Turkey Filling
- 1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 small yellow onion, diced
- 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
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, carefully scoop out some of the flesh from each half to enlarge the well for the filling. Dice the scooped-out avocado and set it aside for topping later. Squeeze fresh lime juice over all avocado halves to prevent browning.
- 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 the mixture, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Stir in the tomato sauce and water. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the turkey is cooked through and flavors meld, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Assemble Stuffed Avocados: Spoon the cooked turkey mixture evenly into each avocado half. Top with shredded Mexican cheese, the reserved diced avocado, and diced cherry tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately by eating with a spoon. This dish is best enjoyed fresh for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Taco Tuesday just got a little better with these low-carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados – I'm obsessed!
- Use fresh lime juice to keep avocado vibrant and prevent browning.
- Part-skim cheese reduces fat without sacrificing flavor.
- Optional toppings like sour cream or Greek yogurt add a creamy texture and extra protein.
- Make sure to cook the turkey thoroughly for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 avocado halves
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 656 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
