Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos
Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos pair savory ground turkey with tender, lightly sweet yams for a balanced bite that’s both hearty and lively. Tomatillo salsa adds tang and freshness while jalapeños bring a bright kick, rounded out by warm chili and cumin. Ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the diced yam in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until cooked through and easily pierced with a fork, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and set it over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions start to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- 5
Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture.
- 6
Let the mixture cook until the excess moisture evaporates.
- 7
Garnish with the cilantro.
- 8
Serve with the warm tortillas.
- Calories 918.47 kcal High 46%
- Protein 21.26 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 216.6 g 79%
- Total Fat 13.43 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1038.71 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 5.16 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.88 g --
- Added Sugars 2.18 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 278.67 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 6.13 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 285.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 19.28 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 918.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 918.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos healthy?
- Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 918.47 calories and 21.26 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1038.71 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.15 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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