20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos, making them perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fun family lunches. These wraps feature seasoned ground turkey simmered in a rich tomato sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. With fresh toppings like avocado and tomatoes, these flavorful wraps provide a satisfying meal without the extra carbs of tortillas. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the joy of assembling your own wraps, making mealtime both fun and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
- salt
- black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1.25 tsp cumin
- 0.75 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Lettuce (use whole Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves)
- Mexican cheese
- Tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- Red onion (chopped)
- Avocado (sliced)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula while cooking. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; let simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Rinse lettuce leaves and pat dry. Spoon turkey mixture into each leaf and top with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg