Dairy-Free Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Light, flavorful, and completely dairy-free, these Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey are the ultimate healthy twist on a classic taco night favorite. Perfectly seasoned ground turkey is sautéed with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, then simmered with a touch of tomato paste for a rich and savory filling. Nestled in crisp, refreshing butter lettuce leaves, these tacos are topped with creamy slices of ripe avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor. Served with lime wedges for an extra zing, this recipe not only skips the dairy but also minimizes carbs, making it ideal for gluten-free, keto, or paleo diners. Ready in just 35 minutes, these tacos are a quick, crowd-pleasing meal you’ll want to make on repeat.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Step 5
Add the tomato paste and water, stirring to coat the turkey mixture well. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 6
Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them out on a serving platter.
Step 7
Spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Step 8
Top with slices of avocado, a few cherry tomato halves, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2420.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1511.8 |
| Total Fat 87.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 322.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1693.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.0g | |
| Protein 107.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 346.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4984.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories