Taco Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Light and flavorful turkey lettuce wraps are brimming with Mexican inspired flavor. You'll never miss the taco shell on this15-minute main dish!
Servings: 14 lettuce wraps (total taco meat yield: 3 ½ cups estimated)
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¾ cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound ground turkey we use 93% lean
- 1 cup salsa (equivalent of 1 14-ounce jar)
- 1 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2-3 heads butter lettuce other lettuce suggestions in the notes
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the surface of the oil is rippling add the onions. Sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring often until no pink color remains. Break into small pieces as the turkey cooks.
- Add the salsa and taco seasoning, stirring to fully combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Remove from heat.
- Spoon ¼ cup of the taco meat onto each large lettuce leaf. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Add toppings as you would with a taco. Here are some ideas
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Some Mexican cheese blend or cotija cheese
- Diced avocado
- Diced tomatoes
- Guacamole
- Light sour cream
- Sliced green onions
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Green: 1
- Blue: 1
- Purple: 1
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg