Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Lean turkey taco meat in crisp lettuce shells
22m
Total
260
Calories
30g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
10g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
7g
Net Carbs
11g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
25
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
2
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 head Butter lettuce (leaves separated)
- 3 tbsp Taco seasoning (homemade or low-sodium)
- 2 Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for topping)
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1 Lime (cut into wedges)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2
Add ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through
- 3
Drain any excess liquid
- 4
Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water
- 5
Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until water is absorbed and turkey is well-coated
- 6
Remove from heat
- 7
Wash and dry lettuce leaves
- 8
Arrange lettuce cups on a serving platter
- 9
Spoon turkey taco meat into each lettuce cup
- 10
Top with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded cheese if using
- 11
Add a dollop of Greek yogurt and salsa
- 12
Garnish with fresh cilantro
- 13
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing
💡 Tips
- •Iceberg lettuce cups also work well for sturdier wraps
- •Make homemade taco seasoning to control sodium and sugar
- •Set up a taco bar for family meals
- •Can use ground chicken or beef instead
