Paleo Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Dive into the bold and refreshing flavors of Paleo Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey—a healthy, gluten-free twist on classic tacos that’s perfect for weeknight meals or light entertaining. Crisp butter lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb taco shells, cradling a savory ground turkey mixture infused with smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Topped with creamy avocado slices, juicy diced tomatoes, and a bright squeeze of lime, these tacos are both satisfying and nutrient-packed. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this paleo-friendly recipe is as quick and easy as it is delicious. Serve these handheld delights to impress your guests or nourish your family, all while enjoying a guilt-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 1 large Lime, cut into wedges
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Begin by washing the butter lettuce leaves and patting them dry with paper towels. Set them aside as they will serve as the taco shells.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the ground turkey evenly with the spices, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the diced tomato.
To assemble the tacos, take a butter lettuce leaf and fill it with a portion of the ground turkey mixture.
Top each taco with slices of avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Repeat for the remaining lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.8 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1600 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 95.7 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1977 mg | 42% | |
*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.
