Turkey Santa Fe Lettuce Wraps
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Turkey Santa Fe Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe creates a lightly spiced filling by cooking diced leftover turkey breast with minced red bell peppers, scallions, corn, black beans, thawed spinach, and diced jalapeños. The mixture is seasoned with cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper, which brings a combination of earthiness and gentle heat. Cooking the ingredients together allows the spinach to wilt and the flavors to meld.
The filling is served spooned into crisp iceberg lettuce leaves, providing a cool, crunchy vessel that contrasts the warm, savory mixture. A sprinkling of shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend adds a melty texture, while avocado cilantro ranch dressing offers a creamy, tangy note.
These wraps work well as a light lunch or appetizer, balancing protein, vegetables, and fresh greens. They do not require further cooking after assembly, making them quick to prepare with cooked turkey on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper minced
- 1/4 cup scallions minced
- 12 oz turkey breast diced small, leftover
- 2/3 cup corn frozen
- 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1/2 cup spinach thawed and drained, frozen
- 2 tbsp jalapeno pepper diced, jarred
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend reduced fat, shredded
- 8 iceberg lettuce large leaves
- 12 tbsp Avocado Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the red bell pepper and scallions to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes until tender.
- Add the diced turkey, corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring well so the spinach gets mixed in with everything.
- Place about 1/3 cup of turkey mixture in the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Top each wrap with 2 tbsp cheese and 1 1/2 tbsp avocado sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2lettuce wraps | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1358mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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