Spiced Turkey-Stuffed Avocados with Zesty Lime Drizzle
Juicy, spice-kissed turkey nestled in buttery avocado halves with a bright, creamy lime drizzle for an unforgettable lunch.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 134kcal
Cost: $16.50
Equipment
- 1 cutting board for preparing avocados and garnishes
- 1 Chef's Knife for slicing avocados and herbs
- 1 small bowl for mixing sauce
- 1 medium skillet for cooking turkey
- 1 spoon for filling the avocados
Ingredients
- 4 whole avocados ripe but firm, halved and seeded
- 1 medium lime cut into 8 wedges
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 teaspoons hot sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces ground turkey
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 medium scallions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Halve and seed the avocados, rub the cut sides with lime juice, and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.4 whole avocados, 1 medium lime, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream with two teaspoons of hot sauce until smooth.1/4 cup sour cream, 3 teaspoons hot sauce
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season with remaining kosher salt and black pepper, and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces ground turkey, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in scallions, chili powder, and remaining hot sauce into the cooked turkey; cook for another minute.2 medium scallions, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3 teaspoons hot sauce
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness.2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- Spoon the spiced turkey mixture into each avocado half, drizzle with the lime sauce, and garnish with more fresh cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges.
Notes
You can prep the turkey filling ahead of time and rewarm it just before stuffing. Perfect for meal-prepping lunches!
This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by California Avocados.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
