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How to make Healthy Smash Tacos

by Jessie Daye

First published: August 22, 2023 | Updated: September 27, 2026
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TikTok Smash Tacos are all the rage so in this weeks episode of The Morning Toast Kirk and I kicked it up a notch and made a healthier version of the smash taco by using lean turkey meat and Olé Xtreme Wellness Keto Friendly Carb Lean High Fiber Tortillas. If you have never tried these tortillas they are delicious and you can purchase at Ralphs, Bristol, Whole Foods, Target, Vons or online. Scroll down for the full recipe and click here to subscribe and watch the YouTube video and if you don’t follow our new show on Instagram click here!

Greek Inspired Turkey Smashed Tacos

Author: Jessie Daye
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Servings 8 small tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Jennie-O ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas (street-size works best)
  • Olive oil for the pan

Method

  1. Pickle the onions: Pack your thinly sliced red onions into a jar. In a measuring cup add vinegar, sugar, salt, and hot water together. Stir to combine. Pour over onions until fully submerged. Close the jar and allow to sit on the counter for one hour to marinate. ** Pickled red onions can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
  2. Make the aioli: To a small bowl add mayo, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and salt and mix until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the Jennie-O ground turkey with garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Make 8 small turkey balls and smash each one on the back of a small tortilla. Smash the mixture to the edges of the tortilla because the turkey will shrink a bit.
  4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high with a little olive oil or non-stick spray.
  5. Cook turkey-side down for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through, then flip and toast the tortilla side for one minute more.
  6. Add pickled onions, cucumber slices, feta, and herbs. Drizzle with garlic aioli and serve.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

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