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Skinny Taco Cups

February 1, 2013 by bblondie 39 Comments

Skinny Taco Cups - my go-to for parties are so easy to make and disappear in a snap! | ButtercreamBlondie.com

Good morning, friends!  I’m so excited to share the next installment of “Balancing the Buttercream” with all of you today!  These skinny turkey taco cups are my go-to party food and the ones that always seem to disappear in a snap.  Everyone always asks for the recipe so I finally took the time to write one down and I’m telling you, they are so simple to make!  Perfect for any weekend festivities you’ve got going on, or that big game that’s happening on Sunday!


I don’t think I ever met a taco or a plate of nachos that I didn’t like, but being that I eat things like cake, cookies, and so forth on a daily basis, I’ve gotta take it easy.  That’s where this recipe stems from, and when you eat a few of these you have room for things like the Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie – priorities people!

So the recipe is pretty straight forward and comes together really quick.  The black beans really stretch the filling and lend a heartiness I want in a snack food.  You get loads of flavor from the bell pepper, onion, garlic and ground cumin.  When you use all those good things, you don’t need that stuff that comes in a package that says taco seasoning – they scare me.  Moving on, a little salsa gives it a nice kick, and a bit of Greek yogurt stirred in at the end totally seals the deal.  Seriously, it adds this unbelievable richness to the whole situation – just try not to eat it all…

Skinny Taco Cups - my go-to for parties are so easy to make and disappear in a snap! | ButtercreamBlondie.com

Next up are the wonton cups.  Brush both sides of them very lightly with olive oil, press them into mini cupcake tins, and bake till they get a little golden.  Spoon some taco filling in, sprinkle on a dab of cheese, and pop them back in just till it melts.

At this point they’re almost ready to party, they just need a few accessories.  Mix up some more Greek yogurt with a zip of lime zest & juice and spoon on top.  Hit them with a little cilantro and you’re looking at 2 bites of awesome!!

I hope you make these part of your weekend plans, and if you’re looking for even more party food you should definitely check out my Skinny Nachos!  I hope you all have a great weekend and I’ll see you next week with some fun Valentine’s desserts!

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Skinny Taco Cups

Yield: 36 taco cups

Ingredients

  • 1 package ground turkey (usually around 1.3lbs.)
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cups salsa
  • 2 Tablespoons light sour cream or plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
  • 1 pack wonton wrappers
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt - I used Chobani
  • zest of 1/2 lime
  • juice of 1/4 - 1/2 lime, add to taste
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Turkey Taco Filling
  3. Add ground turkey to preheated pan and brown over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes. Make sure to break up the meat as it cooks.
  4. Add in diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons ground cumin.
  6. Stir in 3/4 cups salsa and black beans. Turn heat down to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in 2 Tablespoons light sour cream or low-fat Greek yogurt.
  8. Taco Cups
  9. Very lightly brush both sides of wonton wrappers with olive oil.
  10. Press into mini cupcake tins.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes till they start to get some color. Keep a close eye on them.
  12. Spoon turkey filling into wontons and top with a little cheese.
  13. Pop them back in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 5-6 minutes just till cheese melts.
  14. Taco Topping
  15. Mix 1/2 cup yogurt with lime zest and juice.
  16. Spoon yogurt on top of taco cups & garnish with cilantro.

Notes

You can add any spices you want to this mixture. Remember to season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top these with a spoon of guacamole for another option.

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Balancing the Buttercream, Cinco de Mayo, Party Apps &Snacks, Snacks and Appetizers Tagged With: muffin tin meals, muffin tin tacos, skinny taco cups, skinny tacos, taco cups, turkey tacos, wonton cup apps

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Comments

  1. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Is it still skinny if I eat all of ’em at once? 😉

    YUM!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      It’s hard not to!

      Reply
  2. Jocelyn @BruCrewLife says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:58 am

    They look great! Mini food is always so much more fun to eat!!!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn & I couldn’t agree more!

      Reply
  3. Julie @ Table for Two says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    I love miniaturized food! I love the idea of this “balancing buttercream” series. So cute 🙂 this is perfect for game day!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Julie!

      Reply
  4. Sandra says

    February 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Skinny means we can have a couple of these, right?

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Of course 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Meg, these look GREAT, now we all know how you ALWAYS look so GOOD!!!!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you 🙂 Will have to make them for our next girls’ trip – you would love them!

      Reply
  6. JanetFCTC says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    These are so darn cute! Not to mention delicious looking.

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Janet!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:17 am

    I’m obsessed with anything Mexican and these are just so tasty! And even better that they are skinny!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      You & me both!

      Reply
  8. Suzan @ The Lazy Suzan says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I just made Stuffed Wonton Nachos for my very first blog post! I will have to give these a try next. They look great. 🙂 You’ve got a new follower.

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you Suzan! Stuffed wonton nachos sound great & congrats on your first post!

      Reply
      • Suzan @ The Lazy Suzan says

        February 5, 2013 at 11:46 am

        Thanks so much! Your blog is really impressive and you are clearly great at what you do. It’s super motivating haha 🙂

  9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I have made something similar to these, and they are wonderful! Always a hit, and actually pretty good for you!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Yes, these are always the first to go!

      Reply
  10. Jen says

    February 4, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    As much as I love sweets, I am way more likely to overindulge in something like this. Bite size is so much better!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      February 4, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Me too! Good to “see” you Jen!

      Reply
  11. Jackie l FoodWineFashion.com says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Yummm! I’m not gonna lie – I love and hate your pictures. Love because they’re so beautiful .. and hate because they look so delicious I get upset that I don’t have a batch of those taco cups sitting here with me to snack on haha!

    xo Jackie

    Reply
  12. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Oh I want to gobble a few of these up! They’re so cute too 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    I can see how these would disappear quickly! They sound fantastic!

    Reply
  14. Terra says

    February 6, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    I am so with you, I have an extreme love for nachos. In Tucson, at one of my favorite restaurants they had Italian nachos, different….yet awesome! Another reason it would be dangerous for us to live by each other, LOL! Your taco cups look really delicious, Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  15. Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I absolutely love these bite-sized snacks! I can only imagine the kick of flavor in every bite. Yum!

    Reply
  16. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:13 am

    How fun are these?! I’m sure I’ll need at least a dozen, stat!

    Reply
  17. Rachel (teacher-chef) says

    May 4, 2013 at 7:13 am

    I just made a version of these too – yours look absolutely amazing 🙂

    Reply
  18. Joan says

    May 4, 2013 at 9:56 am

    These look awfully good. But, since I tend to break out in a rash with Greek Yogurt (I can eat regular yogurt, so go figure), I was wondering if regular no-fat yogurt, or light sour cream would work.

    Reply
  19. Jenn@slim-shoppin says

    May 6, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I have so many won ton wrappers left from making potstickers – I wasn’t sure what to make with the rest of them – Now I do!

    Reply
  20. Crystal says

    May 6, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Has anyone tried making these ahead of time and warming them in a crock pot for a potluck??

    Reply
  21. Nili says

    August 15, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    Can we make the cup day befor

    Reply

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