Heart-Healthy Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Elevate your taco night with these **Heart-Healthy Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey**, a flavorful and nutritious alternative to traditional tacos. This recipe swaps out carb-heavy tortillas for crisp, refreshing butter lettuce leaves that pair perfectly with the zesty seasoned turkey filling. Packed with wholesome ingredients like lean ground turkey, black beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, each taco bursts with bold flavors from cumin, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. These tacos are topped with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant cilantro for a fresh finish, with optional jalapeño slices for a spicy kick. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this low-calorie, gluten-free, and protein-rich dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep. Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with these effortlessly delicious lettuce wraps!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
To assemble the tacos, place a butter lettuce leaf on a plate and spoon a generous amount of the turkey mixture onto the leaf.
Top each taco with slices of avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and, if desired, slices of jalapeño for added heat.
Serve immediately, and enjoy these delicious heart-healthy tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2089 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 115.6 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3996 mg | 85% | |
*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.
