Low Fat Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Satisfy your fast-food cravings at home with this healthier twist on a beloved classic: the Low Fat Cheesy Gordita Crunch. This recipe features seasoned ground turkey wrapped in a warm, cheesy low-fat flour tortilla, hugging a crispy corn taco shell for a perfect balance of textures. Packed with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce and juicy diced tomatoes, and finished with a melty duo of reduced-fat cheddar and mozzarella, this dish delivers all the indulgent flavor with a fraction of the fat. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, it’s a guilt-free taco night favorite that the whole family will love. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, lower-calorie alternative to fast food, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup Water
- 4 Low-fat flour tortillas
- 1 cup Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 Crispy corn taco shells
- 0.5 cup Low-fat sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes.
Stir in the low-sodium taco seasoning and 0.5 cup water. Let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
While the turkey mixture is cooking, warm the low-fat flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20 seconds per side until pliable.
Take a flour tortilla and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat cheddar cheese on one side. Place it in the skillet, cheese side up, and let it melt slightly.
Place a crispy corn taco shell in the center of the tortilla and gently fold the tortilla up around it, pressing the cheese side to adhere. If necessary, add a little more heat to promote melting.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and taco shells.
Spread a tablespoon of low-fat sour cream in the bottom of each taco shell.
Fill each taco shell with a portion of the ground turkey mixture, followed by shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Top with a sprinkle of remaining reduced-fat cheddar and some low-fat mozzarella cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Low Fat Cheesy Gordita Crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4359 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 180.2 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2692 mg | 207% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1600 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
