Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados
A quick, flavorful weeknight meal of seasoned ground turkey served in ripe avocado halves for a low-carb twist.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- homemade taco seasoning
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 avocados halved
- cheddar cheese for topping, shredded as desired
- sour cream for topping
- olives for topping, sliced if desired
- chopped tomatoes for topping
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the 1 pound ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in the homemade taco seasoning and 4 ounces tomato sauce; reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- While the turkey simmers, halve the 3 avocados and remove the pits; scoop a little flesh if needed to make room for the filling.
- Spoon the seasoned turkey mixture into each avocado half.
- Top each stuffed avocado with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced olives, and chopped tomatoes as desired, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring spoons
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for easier filling.
- Adjust taco seasoning to taste for spice level.
- Make the turkey filling ahead and reheat before stuffing.