Low Fat Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Elevate your taco night with these Low Fat Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey—bursting with flavor while staying light and wholesome! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a guilt-free gathering, this recipe replaces traditional taco shells with crisp, refreshing butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free twist. Seasoned ground turkey is cooked with aromatic garlic, onion, and spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then balanced with a touch of tomato paste and chicken broth for a rich yet healthy filling. Topped with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, these tacos are finished with a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick. Ready in under 40 minutes, these protein-packed tacos are the perfect combination of healthy, easy, and delicious! Keywords: low fat, butter lettuce tacos, ground turkey tacos, healthy tacos, gluten-free tacos, low carb dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 12 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 large Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 6-7 minutes or until it is browned and cooked through.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the turkey is well-coated with spices.
Add the tomato paste and stir well, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is slightly thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and prepare the lettuce wraps.
To assemble each taco, lay out a butter lettuce leaf, and spoon some of the ground turkey mixture into the center.
Top with a few quarters of cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1988 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2530 mg | 54% | |
*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.
