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Prep time: 10 mins. , cook time 8 min.

Ready in 18  mins. 

 

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 16 oz. package ground turkey, ground beef or vegetarian grounds

2 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tbsp. minced garlic

½ head romaine, or other dark leafy green lettuce

1 large avocado

¼ small red onion

1 tbsp. lime juice

Shredded cheddar cheese, if desired

12 hard taco shells

 

Step 1:  In a 12 inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. oil on medium-high.   Add the ground turkey, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.  Cook 6-8min., until done, using a spatula to break up meat.

 

Step 2: Meanwhile, thinly slice the romaine.   Halve, pit and chop the avocado.  Finely chop the red onion.  In a medium bowl, combine avocado and onion with the lime juice and remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil.  Season with salt and pepper.

 

Step 3:  Put the ground meat (or nonmeat) and avocado salsa in the taco shells.  Garnish with romaine or other lettuce. Add cheese if desired. 

 

Adapted from Savory magazine from Stop and Shop

Enjoy!