Heart-Healthy Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey
Light, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy lifestyle, these Heart-Healthy Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey are a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender butter lettuce leaves as the taco "shells," this recipe swaps out carbs for a leafy, crisp base that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Savory ground turkey cooked with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika is paired with vibrant red bell peppers and protein-packed black beans, delivering a flavorful and nourishing filling. Fresh toppings like creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zing of lime juice elevate these tacos to restaurant-quality while keeping them low in calories and high in essential nutrients. Naturally gluten-free, these tacos are quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—and perfect for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste or health.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Step 3
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
Step 4
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 5
Add the black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Step 7
To assemble the tacos, place a butter lettuce leaf on a plate and spoon a generous amount of the turkey mixture onto the leaf.
Step 8
Top each taco with slices of avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and, if desired, slices of jalapeño for added heat.
Step 9
Serve immediately, and enjoy these delicious heart-healthy tacos!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2004.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1462.4 |
| Total Fat 72.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 322.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2088.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 41.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.2g | |
| Protein 115.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 373.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3996.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories