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Easy High-Protein Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

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These easy high-protein turkey taco lettuce wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal option that replaces tortillas with crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning blend (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg can be substituted)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 tablespoon per wrap, optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Optional hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the tomato and slice the avocado. Rinse and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Set all aside for assembly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Season immediately with taco seasoning blend. Cook, stirring and breaking up clumps, until turkey is browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over the cooked turkey and stir well. Remove from heat.
  5. Lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon turkey mixture onto the center of each leaf.
  6. Top with diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro leaves.
  7. Optionally, drizzle with hot sauce or salsa. Fold the lettuce leaf gently around the filling and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the turkey to prevent dryness. Assemble wraps just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. Fresh lime juice added at the end brightens the flavor. Finely chop onion and garlic for better flavor distribution.

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Keywords: turkey taco, lettuce wraps, high protein, low carb, healthy meal, quick dinner, taco seasoning, gluten-free

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