The king of the taco cart — carnitas — gives leftover turkey new life with this
simple yet flavor-packed recipe.
Makes
8 tacos
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Heat turkey, orange juice, ¼ cup
onion, cumin, and chile powder
in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet
over medium-high until juice
is absorbed, about 5 minutes;
transfer to a bowl.
Heat oil in same skillet over
medium-high until shimmering.
Return turkey mixture to skillet in
an even layer. Cook without stirring
until turkey begins to crisp, about
5 minutes; stir. Continue to cook,
crisp, and stir turkey mixture until
desired crispness; stir in zests and
season with salt and pepper.
Fill tortillas with turkey carnitas,
avocado, onion, cilantro, and salsa;
squeeze lime over top.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per taco
Calories: 224
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 239mg 9%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 16g 5%
Protein 15g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
