Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, these Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey are a low-carb twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep. Juicy ground turkey is seasoned to perfection with taco spices and paired with crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy sour cream, shredded cheese, and a refreshing squeeze of lime, these tacos are bursting with flavor while keeping it light. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free, keto-friendly recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy tacos guilt-free without sacrificing any of the classic taco night flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0 to taste salt
- 0 to taste black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Step 2
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Continue cooking until the turkey is well coated and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7
While the turkey is cooking, wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Set them aside on a plate.
Step 8
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado. Chop the cilantro.
Step 9
Once the turkey is cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 10
To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the ground turkey mixture into each butter lettuce leaf.
Step 11
Top each taco with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, cilantro, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Step 12
Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1925.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1716.3 |
| Total Fat 111.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 440.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7880.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.2g | |
| Protein 117.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 821.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3058.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories