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Close-up of several fresh Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps filled with seasoned ground turkey, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Enjoy these flavorful and low-carb Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps, a healthy alternative to traditional tacos. They are quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 239
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the 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
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 head Iceberg or Romain lettuce leaves doubled up
  • 1 Shredded Mexican cheese optional
  • 1 Diced Roma tomatoes optional
  • 1 Diced red onion optional
  • 1 Diced avocado optional
  • 1 Chopped cilantro optional
  • 1 Light sour cream optional

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté 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 prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer. If you prefer spicier food, add hot sauce, more chili powder, or red pepper flakes. Iceberg lettuce is a good substitute if you cannot find Romaine lettuce.

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