Dietitians Dish – June 5, 2023
Taco Tuesday or All Week Menu Ideas
You can’t go wrong when you create a DIY Taco Bar. Serve a variety of bases, proteins, produce and toppings to allow for varied flavor preferences. Whether you serve it for one meal or as a convenient menu of dinners throughout the week, prepping once and eating many times could save a lot of time and money.
Turkey and Mushroom Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1-1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 12 whole-wheat tortillas warmed
Directions:
- Combine chili powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Set it aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, or until brown. Add turkey and cook 5-7 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly. Add seasoning and 3 Tbsp. water to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Top tortillas with turkey and with your favorite taco toppings (lettuce, tomato, salsa, avocado slices, guacamole, shredded cheese, and Greek yogurt or sour cream).
Recipe and image courtesy of HealthyFamilyProject.com.