Dairy Free Ground Turkey Tacos with Plantain Shells
Taco night gets a serious upgrade when the shells are made from smashed, oven-crisped green plantains instead of anything that came out of a box. They bake up golden and sturdy with just coconut oil and salt, giving you that satisfying crunch without a drop of dairy anywhere in sight. The ground turkey filling is where things get really interesting — turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and oregano come together with coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar for a warmly spiced, deeply savory mixture that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce and keep the whole dish free of the hidden dairy derivatives that sneak into so many store-bought taco seasonings and sauces. Creamy avocado slices, crisp shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime finish everything off in a way that feels bright and fresh rather than like something is missing. This is the kind of meal that genuinely does not feel like a compromise — it just feels like really good food.
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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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