Pineapple Turkey Tacos
Pineapple Turkey Tacos combine seasoned lean ground turkey with sweet pineapple and fresh toppings for a healthy, flavor-packed meal.Ready in just 30 minutes.Perfect for Taco Tuesday, meal prep, or busy weeknight dinners
Ingredients
Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ medium yellow onion chopped
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 97% lean
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup diced pineapple
- ½ cup favorite jarred salsa
- Taco shells of choice
Toppings
- Sliced red cabbage
- Diced red bell pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and sprinkle in the taco seasoning. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Once the turkey is nearly cooked through, stir in the diced pineapple and salsa. Continue simmering for 5 to 7 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked and the flavors have blended together.
- Meanwhile, warm the taco shells according to the package directions.
- Fill each taco shell with the pineapple turkey mixture. Top with sliced red cabbage, shredded lettuce, diced red bell pepper, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
These tacos are incredibly versatile. Try serving the turkey mixture over rice, cauliflower rice, or a salad for a delicious taco bowl. Leftover filling also makes a great topping for nachos or stuffed baked sweet potatoes.
Use either hard taco shells or soft flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.