Tacos (South Beach Phase 1)

1 lb ground turkey (93/7 recomended)
1 bunch lettuce
1 -2 garlic clove, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil

taco seasoning (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Condiments of your choice
chopped onion, and
chopped cilantro
shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese
light sour cream
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Directions:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
1 Mix to combine spices for the taco seasoning. Heat skillet on medium heat and add oil. Add turkey and cook over medium to medium high heat while breaking up the meat with a spatula. After 3-4 minutes add chopped garlic and taco seasoning.
2 Continue to cook until turkey is done.
3 Usually you will want to use half the taco seasoning from the above recipe and save the remaining for another taco night. For stronger taco flavor use more seasoning.
4 To prepare tacos, use leaf lettuce as a taco shell and add condiments as you choose.

Serving Size: 1 (170 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 178.8

Calories from Fat 92 51%
Total Fat 10.2 g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.3 g 21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0 g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1 g 0%
Cholesterol 62.6 mg 20%
Sodium 565.5 mg 23%
Potassium 408.1 mg 11%
Magnesium 35.8 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g 6%
Sugars 0.7 g 2%
Protein 19.2 g 38%