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Receta Turkey Tacos in a Lettuce Shell…Tainting a Taco in a Good Way
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Ingredientes
- Turkey Tacos
- Ground turkey, bell peppers and sweet pineapple in a lettuce shell
- Instruments
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp each salt and red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- Cilantro leaves (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1400g | |
| Calories 1661 | |
| Calories from Fat 599 | 36% |
| Total Fat 66.64g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat 17.01g | 68% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 507mg | 169% |
| Sodium 5466mg | 228% |
| Potassium 2581mg | 74% |
| Total Carbs 122.17g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.6g | 42% |
| Sugars 90.71g | 60% |
| Protein 144.8g | 232% |
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