Low Fat Walking Taco
Transform your taco night with this crowd-pleasing Low Fat Walking Taco recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings! Featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with low-sodium taco spices, crisp romaine lettuce, and juicy diced tomatoes, this dish combines bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. Each single-serve bag of baked tortilla chips becomes a portable vessel for all the layered goodness, topped with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and a dollop of creamy, non-fat Greek yogurt as a light alternative to sour cream. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes and customizable with optional toppings like salsa and sliced black olives, these walking tacos are an effortless way to enjoy a fun, mess-free meal without the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 packet Low-sodium taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 bags Single-serve bags of baked tortilla chips
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
- 0.75 cup Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt (as a sour cream substitute)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (optional)
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey.
Cook the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the low-sodium taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and set the seasoned meat aside.
Gently crush the baked tortilla chips in each of the single-serve bags by squeezing them lightly with your hands; open the bags carefully along the top.
To each bag, add a layer of chopped romaine lettuce, followed by the seasoned turkey mixture, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Top with a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt and a spoonful of salsa if desired. For additional flavor, add a few sliced black olives.
Serve directly in the chip bags with a fork for a fun, portable meal experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.8 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 3175 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.3 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2753 mg | 59% | |
*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.
