Greek Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 wraps
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe prepares a tangy dressing by pureeing plain Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, fresh mint, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and seasonings until smooth and thick. The ground turkey is cooked with salt, pepper, fresh garlic, dried oregano, and brightened with lemon juice and vinegar for flavor. Once cooked through and drained, the meat is spooned into Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves. Chopped cucumber and diced tomatoes are added on top along with a drizzle or dollop of the creamy dressing.
The contrast between warm, well-seasoned ground turkey and crisp, cool vegetables wrapped in tender lettuce creates a refreshing bite perfect for light lunches or casual dinners. The herbaceous dressing with feta and mint complements the meat and adds a Mediterranean flair to these easy-to-assemble wraps.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 10 to 12 to 12 mint leaf fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey or chicken, lean
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 to 2 to 2 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- lettuce Bibb or romaine, leaves
- cucumber chopped
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- For the dressing: add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. It will be thick. For thinner dressing, add water or olive oil a little at a time until desired consistency. The dressing can be made several days in advance.
- For the lettuce wraps: in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey or chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Remove from the heat.
- Serve the ground turkey in lettuce leaves/cups topped with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and a spoonful of dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 wrap | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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