Dairy-Free Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Elevate your taco night with these *Dairy-Free Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey*—the perfect light and wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Nestled in crisp, refreshing butter lettuce leaves, these tacos are loaded with seasoned ground turkey cooked to perfection with earthy spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Finished with creamy avocado slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a burst of fresh cilantro, they deliver bold flavor in every bite without the need for dairy or heavy carbs. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, these gluten-free and dairy-free tacos are ideal for busy weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep. Serve with lime wedges for a vibrant, zesty kick that ties it all together!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and water, stirring to coat the turkey mixture well. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them out on a serving platter.
Spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Top with slices of avocado, a few cherry tomato halves, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4985 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
