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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Turkey taco lettuce wraps are my go-to recipe when I want to eat something easy, delicious and light, and of course, healthy and low-carb! I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce leaves instead, and don't even miss them!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion (minced)
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
  • optional 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)

Instructions

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  1. Brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
  3. Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  4. Wash and dry the lettuce.
  5. Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf and top with your favorite taco fixings!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2lettuce wraps (cheese and toppings are optional and not included in NI) Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 849mg (35%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 2lettuce wraps (cheese and toppings are optional and not included in NI)
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 849mg 35%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.