Taco Stuffed Avocados – Easy One Pot Pasta Recipes with Turkey
I’ll admit it—I used to think tacos and avocados were just meant to hang out at parties, not end up in a one pot dinner situation. But one night, with leftover ground turkey staring me down in the fridge, I tried something weird: I ditched the tortillas and stuffed everything into an avocado. And holy moly, it worked. This recipe became our weeknight secret weapon.
It’s got the satisfying kick of classic tacos, the creamy coolness of avocado, and all the quick magic of one pot pasta recipes—minus the actual pasta. Whether you’re low-carb-ing your way through the week or just want something wildly satisfying without the mess, this hits the spot.
Plus, it’s one of the best ground turkey recipes out there that doesn’t taste like you gave up flavor to eat “healthy.” We’ve made it with ground chicken too, and once we even threw in some leftover taco pasta. Honestly, it’s one of those turkey pasta recipes you can play with and still call a win. You’ll want this on repeat.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in water. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- While the turkey cooks, scoop a small amount from the center of each avocado to make room for filling.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the avocados.
- Top with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.