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Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped, plus more for serving Kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 lb. ground turkey 1/2 to 11/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 c. canned tomato sauce 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 8 hard corn taco shells, warmed 1/2 c. grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese Sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking up into small pieces, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chipotle powder, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, continuing to break turkey up, 2 minutes more. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. In bowl, toss lettuce with cilantro. Fill taco shells with turkey and top with Cheddar, then lettuce. Serve with onion, sour cream, and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

About 425 calories, 24.5 g fat (9 g saturated), 29 g protein, 775 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber

Ingredients

12 ounces ground turkey 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1/3 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 cups salsa 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 8 cups torn romaine 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips

Directions

In a large skillet, cook turkey, peppers, onion, and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa, beans, chili powder and cumin, heat through. Divide romaine among four plates. Top with turkey mixture; sprinkle with cilantro and toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Informations

1 cup turkey mixture with 2 cups romaine (calculated without optional toppings): 275 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch.