Description
These Pineapple Turkey Tacos offer a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional tacos by combining lean ground turkey seasoned with homemade taco spices and sweet pineapple chunks. Served with vibrant fresh toppings like red cabbage, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro, they make a healthy, delicious, and colorful meal perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
Pineapple Turkey Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound ground turkey, 97% lean
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup diced pineapple
- ½ cup favorite jarred salsa
- Favorite taco shells
For Serving
- Sliced red cabbage
- Diced red bell pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook turkey and season: Add the ground turkey and homemade taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the turkey is mostly browned.
- Add pineapple and salsa: Stir in the diced pineapple and jarred salsa. Simmer the mixture until the turkey is fully cooked through and the flavors meld together.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the turkey mixture into your preferred taco shells. Top with sliced red cabbage, diced red bell pepper, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice for a bright finish.
Notes
- You can make your own taco seasoning or use a store-bought blend for convenience.
- Use fresh pineapple if possible for the best sweetness and texture.
- For a lower carb option, serve in lettuce wraps instead of traditional taco shells.
- Adjust the spiciness by choosing salsa with your preferred heat level.
- Leftover turkey mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
