Low Sodium Walking Taco
Elevate your snack game with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Walking Taco recipe! Perfect for parties, picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner, this creative twist on traditional tacos keeps sodium levels in check without skimping on taste. Made with lean ground turkey seasoned with low sodium taco spices and layered into individual bags of crispy tortilla chips, these portable tacos are packed with vibrant toppings like fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, reduced-sodium cheddar cheese, and a dollop of unsalted Greek yogurt. Ready in just 25 minutes, these customizable walking tacos are fun to assemble, simple to serve, and great for those prioritizing low-sodium diets without sacrificing flavor. Whether topped with no-salt salsa or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey (99% lean, no added sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 4 bags Individual bags of low sodium tortilla chips
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (low sodium or reduced fat)
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt (unsalted, used as sour cream alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 cup Salsa (no salt added, optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Sprinkle the low sodium taco seasoning over the cooked turkey and add the water. Stir thoroughly to coat the meat evenly with the seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Carefully open the tops of the individual tortilla chip bags by cutting along the top of each bag with scissors. Gently crush the chips inside to create smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Divide the cooked taco meat evenly among the four bags, layering it on top of the crushed chips.
Top the meat in each bag with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. Add salsa and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Hand each walking taco to your guests with a fork to enjoy straight from the bag!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1166 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 166.6 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1222 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2548 mg | 54% | |
*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.
