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Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Lean turkey taco meat in crisp lettuce shells

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

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)

Low

25

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat

  2. 2

    Add ground turkey and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through

  3. 3

    Drain any excess liquid

  4. 4

    Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water

  5. 5

    Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until water is absorbed and turkey is well-coated

  6. 6

    Remove from heat

  7. 7

    Wash and dry lettuce leaves

  8. 8

    Arrange lettuce cups on a serving platter

  9. 9

    Spoon turkey taco meat into each lettuce cup

  10. 10

    Top with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded cheese if using

  11. 11

    Add a dollop of Greek yogurt and salsa

  12. 12

    Garnish with fresh cilantro

  13. 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