Turkey Taco Bites

At the beginning of each year, my fiance and I always reset with the South Beach Phase One meal plan.  We cut out alcohol, sugar, all grains and most carbohydrates for two weeks to help reset our glycemic index.  Then after two weeks we begin to add back in the good carbs, fruits, small pieces of chocolate, and things like root vegetables.  

To kick things off I always love to make my Turkey Taco Bites!   I use ground turkey and cabbage to replace the tortilla.  We top them with fresh pico de gallo which is basically a chunky salsa made with tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.  

Don't they look yummy?!  The crunch from the cabbage helps you to forget that you are not using a tortilla as your meat vessel!   

Here's how I made them: 

Turkey Taco Bites

1 lb. ground turkey

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 cup chicken stock

1 package of Taco seasoning (or make your own)

1 head of Savoy cabbage

 

Pico de gallo:

1 container grape tomatoes

1 jalapeno pepper

1/2 white onion

1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro

1 lime

1 tbsp. olive oil

salt and pepper

 

1.  Brown the turkey in a tablespoon of olive oil.  Add the taco seasoning and chicken stock, then stir to combine.

2.  Chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and parsley and add to a large bowl.  Add fresh lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

3.  Chop Savoy cabbage into quarter and use the leaves as your tortillas.

 

This is a very low calorie, low carb, South Beach Phase One friendly recipe!  It's delicious!

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