Mexican Turkey Taco Bowls with Egg-Lime Crema (Low-Carb)
Seasoned turkey taco filling served over sautéed spinach and topped with a tangy egg-lime crema. Skips tortillas for a low-carb bowl.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 10 oz Spinach
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1.5 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Tomatoes, diced (canned)
- 1 Jalapeño(optional)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Sear turkey: heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 2
Brown turkey: add ground turkey; cook until browned and crumbly, 7–9 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 3
Season: stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom spices.
- 4
Simmer taco sauce: add diced tomatoes (and jalapeño if using). Simmer 10–12 minutes until thick. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 5
Make egg-lime crema: whisk eggs with Greek yogurt and lime juice in a bowl. Warm gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (do not scramble).
- 6
Sauté spinach: in a separate pan, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and wilt spinach with a pinch of salt.
- 7
Assemble: divide spinach into bowls, spoon turkey mixture on top, and drizzle egg-lime crema. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
540
27% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 39 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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