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Three servings of Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps filled with seasoned ground turkey, topped with avocado, tomato, onion, and cheese.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

These turkey taco lettuce wraps are a healthy and flavorful low-carb dinner option. They are easy to prepare and perfect for a fun family meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 239

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Filling
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 lb 95% lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder preferably 2 tsp regular chili powder and 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Serving
  • Iceberg or Romaine lettuce leaves doubled up
  • Shredded Mexican cheese
  • Diced Roma tomatoes
  • Diced red onion
  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Light sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add turkey and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing and breaking up turkey occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced.
  4. Serve the turkey mixture over lettuce leaves with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2995IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2.7mg

Notes

You can make the filling in advance and store it in the fridge or freezer (without the toppings). You can substitute ground chicken for turkey. For a spicier dish, add hot sauce, more chili powder, or red pepper flakes. If you cannot find Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce will work well. Toppings are not included in the nutrition estimate.

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