Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (Low Carb, 20 Minutes)
Seasoned ground turkey taco filling in crisp lettuce cups with avocado, tomato and cheese. A light, low-carb dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Published
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
Lettuce wraps keep all the taco flavor with a fraction of the carbs. Ground turkey makes the filling lighter, with about 30 g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Taco seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¾ tsp salt
- 60 ml (¼ cup) water
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 60 g (½ cup) grated cheddar
- Salsa and lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
- Add the turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
- Stir in the seasoning and water and simmer for 2 minutes until saucy.
- Spoon into lettuce leaves and top with avocado, tomato, cheese and salsa.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal
- 365
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 23 g
Tips
- Double the filling and use the rest in taco bowls or quesadillas.
