Description
These Low Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos. Packed with seasoned lean ground turkey, fresh avocado, and topped with cheese and tangy tomato, this recipe offers a nostalgic taco flavor in a nutritious, low-carb, and gluten-free way. Perfect for a quick meal or Taco Tuesday, it’s easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocados and Toppings
- 4 small avocados (yields 16 oz fruit)
- 1 small lime
- 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional for topping)
- 1/2 cup part-skim shredded Mexican cheese
Turkey Taco Filling
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Halve and pit the avocados carefully. Using a spoon, scoop out some of the avocado flesh to create a larger well for filling. Dice the reserved avocado flesh and set it aside for later use. Squeeze the juice of the small lime all over the avocado halves to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Cook the Turkey: Heat a medium skillet over high heat and spray with cooking oil for a nonstick surface. Once the skillet is hot, add the ground turkey along with garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, chili powder, dried oregano, and diced onion. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until the turkey starts to brown.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Stir in the canned tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons of water. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the turkey is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Assemble the Stuffed Avocados: Spoon the cooked turkey mixture into each avocado half. Top each filled avocado with shredded Mexican cheese, the reserved diced avocado, and diced cherry tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired for extra creaminess.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy this easy, nutritious, and flavorful low-carb taco alternative.
Notes
- Taco Tuesday just got a little better with these low-carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados – I’m obsessed!
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the turkey mixture.
- Use part-skim cheese to keep fat content moderate.
- These make great meal prep options; store components separately and assemble just before eating to prevent avocado browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 avocado halves
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 656 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
