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Turkey Tacos with Harissa Relish

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Harissa Salsa

  • 2 roasted red peppers(store-bought or homemade), chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, finely chopped 
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, finely chopped    
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Calabrian chilis (optional),finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp teaspoon salt

 Preserved Lemon Hummus

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained andrinsed    
  • 1/2 of a whole preserved lemon, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • zest of ½ a lemon
  • juice of ½ a lemon
  • 1/2 tsp tahini
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 cup olive oil    

Za’atar Pickled Carrots

  • 3-4 carrots, peeled/shaved or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp za’atar

 Turkey Filling

  • 2-3 tbsp avocado oil, or other oil with high heat oil
  • 2 lb ButcherBox Ground Turkey
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • tortilla, for serving

Instructions

Harissa Salsa

  • Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and stir well. Set aside. *Optional make the day before to marinate.*

Preserved Lemon Hummus

  • In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend together chickpeas, preserved lemon, garlic, lemon zest and juice, tahini, turmeric, and olive oil. Blend or process well until creamy.
  • Add salt as needed, being mindful of the high salt content in the preserved lemon. Set aside.

Za’atar Pickled Carrots

  • In a container or jar, combine all ingredients. Set aside for at least 30 minutes. *Optional make the day before and refrigerate overnight to pickle.*

Taco Filling

  • Place a cast-iron or regular skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add avocado oil and allow oil to heat up. Then place ground turkey onto the pan, and begin to break it apart using a spatula. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the meat begins to brown.
  • Add water, chili powder, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Assemble tacos on tortillas of choice and garnish with lime, cilantro, greek yogurt, dill, and grilled veggies.
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