Low Sodium Soft Tacos
Transform your taco night with these flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Soft Tacos! This quick and easy recipe features lean ground turkey cooked to perfection with aromatic onions, garlic, and a medley of low-sodium spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. A touch of no-salt-added tomato paste adds richness to the savory filling, while fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of tangy lime complete the dish. Perfect for a wholesome family meal, these tacos are served on soft whole wheat or corn tortillas, keeping both sodium and guilt to a minimum. Ready in just 25 minutes, these tacos prove that a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to compromise on bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no salt added)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 8 pieces Whole wheat or corn tortillas (6-inch, low sodium)
- 2 cups Lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
- 1 lime Lime wedges
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is heated, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook and break it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Mix well to evenly coat the turkey with the spices.
Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is slightly thickened.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Assemble the tacos by layering the turkey mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro (if using) on the warmed tortillas.
Serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the tacos for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 828 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 138.2 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 4118 mg | 88% | |
*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.
