Spicy Turkey Taco Flatbread (Printable Version)
Spiced turkey, fresh veggies, cheese, and creamy sauces atop crisp flatbread for easy Tex-Mex dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Turkey
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
13 - 1/4 cup water
→ For the Flatbread
14 - 4 large flatbreads or naan
15 - 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ Toppings
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
17 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
18 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
19 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - 1 medium avocado, diced
22 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño for 3 minutes, until softened.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Incorporate water and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
06 - Arrange flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Distribute the turkey mixture evenly over each flatbread, then sprinkle with cheese.
07 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with sour cream and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to prepare and on the table in about half an hour
- Perfect balance of spice juicy turkey and fresh toppings
- Customizable for different diets and levels of spice
- Great use of pantry and fridge staples so you rarely have to make a special run
02 -
- Packed with protein from lean turkey and fresh veggies
- Freezes beautifully for make-ahead meals
- Just spicy enough to please most palates but customizable for extra kick
03 -
- Warm your flatbreads before topping for that crispy outer edge
- Taste your turkey filling before baking Adjust salt or spice while you still can
- Chop all toppings while the turkey simmers so assembly is fast and stress free