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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

High-protein, low-carb recipe is appropriate for hyperlipoproteinemia type I, focusing on lean meat and avoiding excessive fats.

Adapted from Skinnytaste

45 mintotal
4servings
13ingredients
255kcal a serving
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/10 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion (minced)
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
  • optional 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)

Method

  1. Brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
  3. Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.20 min timer
  4. Wash and dry the lettuce.
  5. Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf and top with your favorite taco fixings!

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