4.8 from 90 votes
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps provide a lean alternative to traditional tacos, featuring ground turkey cooked with a blend of spices, onion, and bell pepper simmered in tomato sauce. Served wrapped in large iceberg lettuce leaves, these wraps offer a refreshing crunch and a handheld format. Optional cheddar cheese adds richness to the lightly spiced, savory filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs ground turkey 99% lean
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 onion minced, small
- 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 oz tomato sauce canned
- 8 iceberg lettuce large leaves
- cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat, optional, 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
- Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- Wash and dry the lettuce.
- Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf and top with your favorite taco fixings!
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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: 4 servings
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.