Gluten Free Cilantro-Lime Turkey Sausage Tacos
Taco night just got a serious upgrade, and this one serves four without a single flour tortilla in sight. The filling is built on ground turkey seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne, then finished off the heat with fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro — bright, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy. Jalapeño and scallion greens go into the pan early, so by the time the turkey hits the skillet, the whole kitchen already smells incredible. Corn tortillas are naturally wheat-free, but charring them directly over a burner or in a dry skillet takes them from fine to genuinely great — slightly crispy at the edges and perfectly pliable in the middle. Creamy avocado slices and crunchy shredded cabbage on top balance the heat and round out every bite. The whole thing comes together in well under 30 minutes, which makes it just as practical for a busy weeknight as it is impressive for a casual dinner with friends. Squeeze a little extra lime over everything right before eating — it makes all the difference.
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4 servings
For the turkey sausage
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- 8 gluten free corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the jalapeño and the green tops of the scallions and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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