Description
A fresh and healthy twist on classic tacos, these turkey taco lettuce wraps are perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of Romaine or Butter Lettuce
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prep them. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and wash the lettuce leaves.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, breaking the meat apart. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Assemble your wraps by spooning the turkey mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Top with fresh ingredients and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For added spice, consider jalapeños or hot sauce. For a vegetarian option, use lentils or black beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg