Beef Free Ground Turkey Tacos with Plantain Shells
These tacos swap the usual beef for seasoned ground turkey and ditch the flour tortillas entirely in favor of crispy baked plantain shells — and the result is genuinely exciting. The shells are made by smashing thick rounds of green plantain and returning them to a hot oven until the edges turn golden and crisp, giving you a sturdy, slightly sweet base that holds up beautifully under a loaded filling. The turkey gets layered with turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and coconut aminos, so every bite has this warm, aromatic depth that feels anything but plain. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a little bone broth tie the filling together and keep it moist without turning soggy. Topped with cool shredded cabbage, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime, the whole plate hits that perfect balance of rich, bright, and crunchy. If you've ever felt like taco night was getting repetitive, this combination of ingredients and technique is the kind of shake-up that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the plantain shells
- 2 large green plantains (about 1 lb total), peeled
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the turkey filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup homemade bone broth or water
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup green cabbage, thinly shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut each peeled green plantain crosswise into 8 rounds, each about 3/4-inch thick (16 rounds total). Toss the rounds in a small bowl with the melted coconut oil and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
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