Description
This Easy Healthy Turkey Chorizo is a lighter, flavorful twist on traditional Mexican chorizo, made with lean ground turkey and a smoky blend of spices. Perfect for adding protein-packed zest to eggs, breakfast bowls, tacos, burritos, and more, this quick and healthy recipe delivers bold flavor with less fat and calories.
Ingredients
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Turkey Chorizo
- Olive oil spray
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Season the meat: Sprinkle the red wine vinegar and all the spices (smoky paprika, ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, and ground cloves) over the turkey. Stir well to evenly combine the seasonings throughout the meat.
- Brown and finish cooking: Continue cooking the turkey chorizo mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and no longer pink in the middle.
- Serve: Use immediately in eggs, breakfast bowls, tacos, burritos, or any dish that could benefit from a smoky, spicy kick.
Notes
- This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional pork chorizo by using lean ground turkey with fewer calories and less fat.
- The smoky spice blend delivers authentic Mexican flavors without extra oil or additives.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup (generous)
- Calories: 116 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 253 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
