Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

July 28, 2023

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps make a a healthy, delicious Mexican meal and are ready in about 20 minutes. All the taste without all the calories.

These 15 minute Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps made with ground turkey are full of flavor from a quick homemade taco seasoning seasoned with just enough spice. Piled high in crunchy lettuce with all your favorite toppings, these are a light and healthy dinner everyone loves. 

Whenever I am eating lower carb, I feel like I am sticking anything I can into lettuce wraps. Burgers, deli meat, leftover chicken, anything really - it's a perfect vehicle for so many dishes. At the top of that list, are these Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps.

They are packed with flavor from all the spices, quick and easy to make, and a meal that the whole family devours.

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.33 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained (Rotel for spicier, recommended)
  • 1 head butter lettuce (or Romaine)

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until beginning to become tender. Add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, as the sauce thickens. If needed you can add cornstarch, flour, or coconut flour to thicken up the sauce.
  2. Divide the turkey mixture among the lettuce leaves. Top with all your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Info

Calories 216; Carbohydrates 10 grams; Fat 3 grams; Protein 37 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com

Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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