Turkey Taco Plate with Corn Tortilla Chips
A heart-healthy and delicious taco plate featuring lean ground turkey, fresh tomato salsa, and crunchy corn tortilla chips.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kate + Lila
Kate 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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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Look for a low-sodium store-bought salsa, or whip up a quick fresh salsa with diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
Look for: browned
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Stir in the cumin
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, then season with a pinch of salt.
Look for: fragrant, then season with a pinch of salt
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Assemble your plate by placing the seasoned…
Assemble your plate by placing the seasoned turkey alongside the baked corn tortilla chips and fresh tomato salsa.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze…
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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