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    Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

    Published on Mar 27, 2017 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    A delicious low carb dinner that's ready in 30 minutes! #glutenfree and can easily be made #paleo too. Click here to see the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com

    Clean eating made fun: When you crave a taco but want to keep things low-carb and healthy, serve these easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps spiced up with taco seasoning, fresh salsa, and cilantro! 

    overhead shot of a platter of easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps served with taco seasoning, cilantro and fresh salsa

    So girlfriends, quick questions for you. How do you like having dinner ready to devour in no time when you get home at night (and all you want to do is open a bag of chips + Netflix & chill but you don't because you have #goals and eating chips isn't part of the plan)?

    And what if this dinner is both light on those hips (remember, #goals) AND frankly super yummy? 'cause we're not doing sad steamed veggies here.

    Well, guess what? I've got exactly what you need. This recipe. These Mexican-inspired turkey lettuce wraps with taco seasoning, lots of cilantro and salsa. I know, you didn't see that coming huh?

    close-up of low-carb turkey lettuce wraps with chopped scallions and fresh cilantro on top of ground turkey filling

    Craving a taco? Make these Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps instead!

    But hey, seriously! Turkey Lettuce Wraps are super easy to make and you'll only need one pan (less dishes to clean = always better).

    The fact that you eat your serving of healthy protein in little taco-like lettuce cups makes these turkey lettuce warps cute in addition to being obviously delicious. Everything taco-something has to be delicious, right?

    And you can devour a ton of these healthy lettuce wraps (like 6-8 of them!) without over-eating which, quite frankly, I find deeply satisfying. Being a glutton without gluttony-induced consequences > me likes that.

    So what do you say? Try these Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps this week! Enjoy 🙂

    overhead shot of turkey taco lettuce wraps served on a big platter with small side dishes of ground turkey and salsa on the side

    If you tried these Turkey Lettuce Wraps, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    A delicious low carb dinner that's ready in 30 minutes! #glutenfree and can easily be made #paleo too. Click here to see the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com
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    Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

    Clean eating made fun: When you crave a taco but want to keep things low-carb and healthy, serve these easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps spiced up with taco seasoning, fresh salsa, and cilantro! 

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Tex-Mex
    Keyword finger food, ground turkey recipes, lettuce wraps, low carb, paleo lettuce wraps, taco seasoning
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 204 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 lb. ground turkey 500 g
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 jalapeños de-seeded and minced
    • 1 medium red onion chopped
    • ¼ cup salsa ideally, choose a sugar free one
    • 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 scallions sliced thin
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
    • 2 baby gem lettuce or small romaine hearts ends removed
    • Hot sauce optional

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey, using a spatula to break up the meat into small pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until all meat is cooked through and browned. 

    2. Then, add minced garlic, jalapeño, and chopped onion. Cook together for 5 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Stir in salsa, tamari, rice vinegar, spices, and salt. Lower heat to a simmer and let mixture cook together for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    3. Assemble lettuce cups: Add a few spoonfuls taco mixture to each romaine leaf. Top each with a small handful of scallions and a pinch of cilantro. Repeat until all leaves are used. Top with hot sauce & serve immediately!
    Nutrition Facts
    Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 204 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 83mg28%
    Sodium 861mg37%
    Potassium 370mg11%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 22g44%
    Vitamin A 470IU9%
    Vitamin C 12.8mg16%
    Calcium 44mg4%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Chris Waghorn

      March 29, 2017 at 12:30 am

      To be completely honest when I think mouth watering food I think food that is no good for you. Then I stumbled upon not only your blog but this recipe and here I am, drooling over this recipe (not to mention others of yours). I want these now!

      • Marie

        April 09, 2017 at 4:18 am

        Thank you Chris, you just made my day! What a lovely compliment!!

    2. 40A.

      October 15, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Lettuce Wraps are my favorite "healthy fast food"! I love how you can create endless fillings and have the same experience as you'd have eating a taco! I have never tried a ground turkey filling! Will definitely try this one soon!

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