High Protein Turkey Tacos
Satisfying turkey tacos loaded with warm spices and topped with a creamy cottage cheese dollop for a high-protein, modern twist. They are quick to prepare and loaded with familiar, comforting flavors.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
To make this meal even faster, you can prep the turkey ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Just reheat the turkey before assembling.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
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Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet…
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for about 5 to 6 minutes until it is no longer pink and is fully cooked through.
Look for: it is no longer pink and is fully cooked through
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Sprinkle the taco seasoning and add a…
Sprinkle the taco seasoning and add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) to the skillet, stirring to coat the turkey evenly. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
Look for: the liquid has mostly evaporated
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Warm the corn tortillas in a separate…
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
Look for: they are soft and pliable
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Divide the seasoned turkey evenly between the…
Divide the seasoned turkey evenly between the warm corn tortillas.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top each taco with romaine lettuce
Top each taco with romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, and dollop evenly with the cottage cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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