Low Carb Turkey Tacos
Discover a fresh and flavorful twist on taco night with these Low Carb Turkey Tacos—perfect for anyone seeking a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional tacos! Featuring seasoned ground turkey sautéed with fragrant garlic, onion, and a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this recipe delivers bold flavor without the carbs. Instead of tortillas, crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves serve as the perfect, low-calorie vessel for the savory turkey filling. Topped with creamy avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, tangy sour cream, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a burst of color and taste, these tacos are as beautiful as they are tasty. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re ideal for busy weeknights, keto meal plans, or gluten-free diets. Serve them for dinner or as a fun appetizer—they’re guaranteed to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Water
- 8 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
- 1 whole Avocado, diced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until no pink remains.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt over the turkey. Stir well to coat.
Mix in the tomato paste and water, stirring until the turkey is evenly coated and the mixture is slightly saucy. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Lay them flat on a plate or tray.
Spoon the seasoned ground turkey into each lettuce leaf, dividing it evenly among the 8 leaves.
Top each lettuce wrap with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2130 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 109.6 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1663 mg | 35% | |
*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.
