READY IN 45 mins

Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

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"Spicy tacos with low fat turkey that have sweet-hot flavor, using yams to give it a surprising twist." — Fooddude

Directions

Put the diced yam in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until cooked through and fork-tender, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates. Garnish with the cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 09, 2011

Delicious! Only change I made was to cut back on the jalapeños because I am a wimp. I used on pepper and it was just about right for me. I loved how the sweetness of the yam contrasted with the spices. I served this with fat free sour cream and in whole wheat tortillas

—LindaT

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 21, 2012

I was so excited to try these and they were just ok. Not sure if I didn't cook them right or what but it was lacking flavor (despite all of the ingredients). I used sweet potatoes because it is what I had on hand and there was just something missing from them. Won't be making agin.

—Katie G.

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67 Ratings

Jun 27, 2011

So delicious! I made a few changes based on the Caribbean-style tacos I've enjoyed at restaurants. I used more Cajun seasoning and tomatillo salsa and a little less chili powder. I served it topped with cilantro, shredded cabbage, crushed pineapple and plain Greek yogurt. Spicy and sweet all in the same bite. I used 3 jalapeno peppers, but I don't think 4 would be too many.

—Goodbyesam

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Mar 30, 2011

This recipe was great. I was a little nervous to try it because of the interesting combo, but WOW am I glad I did. Even my dad and brother loved them and they are extremely picky eaters. I only used one jalapeno and served them with sour cream and cheddar cheese. I will definitely make these again!

—Fisch4KT

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May 17, 2011

My buddy ate six of them. I set out some fresh limes to sqeeze on top, it gave them a sweet,sour and spicy taste. Great recipe!

—matt lucas

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Mar 22, 2011

Soooooooooo Good!!! I've never reviewed anything before but I tried this recipe because I had both the turkey and the yam to use up before they were bad and OMG am I glad I did. Being on a diet and always looking for recipes using ground turkey because there's only so much ground turkey a person can eat. I had only jarred jalapeno's so used those instead and didn't have tomatillo salsa either so I improvised with a can of Ortega chopped green chili's and some whole tomatillo's from a can that I chopped. Other than that I followed the recipe. I will use this one again and again.

—ChefJoy

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May 19, 2011

Just finished eating! YUM YUM followed it exactly with one tweak ! I only used 2 Jalapeno peppers and it was just right...a good medium spice. Simple to do!

—I'm Hungry

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May 13, 2011

good recipe. Next time I make this recipe, I'm going to use it as a casserole with a cornbread topping. Very uniue flavor.

—keld

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Nutrition

Calories
602 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
91.1 g
29%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
16.4 g
25%

Fiber
7.2 g
29%

Protein
21.6 g
43%

Sodium
1182 mg
47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 602
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g 25 %
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 1182mg 47 %
** Potassium 714mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 91.1g 29 %
** Dietary Fiber 7.2g 29 %
Protein 21.6g 43 %
** Sugars 4.3g
** Vitamin A 12 %
** Vitamin C 19 %
** Calcium 26 %
** Iron 61 %
** Thiamin 85 %
** Niacin 87 %
** Vitamin B6 25 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 93 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.