Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ground Turkey Tacos with Plantain Shells
Taco night gets a serious upgrade here, swapping out the usual flour or corn shells for crispy, golden plantain rounds that you smash and bake until the edges turn irresistibly crunchy. The whole build is built from scratch — ground turkey seasoned with turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and coconut aminos — so there's no reaching for a spice packet or cured meat product that might sneak in unwanted additives. That matters a lot when you're trying to keep your plate completely free of preservatives that show up in so many pre-seasoned proteins and store-bought taco kits. The filling simmers down with apple cider vinegar and a splash of bone broth until it's deeply savory and just a little glossy, the kind of thing you'll want to eat straight from the pan. Creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and a squeeze of fresh lime bring brightness and crunch that make every bite feel balanced and alive. It's a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner that happens to check every box without tasting like it's trying to.
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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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