High Protein Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey

Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Butter Lettuce Wrapped Tacos with Ground Turkey, a low-carb, gluten-free, and flavor-packed option perfect for healthy eating. Juicy ground turkey is sautéed with aromatic onions, garlic, and a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then simmered in tomato paste for a savory punch. Butter lettuce leaves serve as crisp, refreshing wraps, providing a guilt-free alternative to traditional tortillas. Finished with vibrant toppings like cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro, these tacos are a nutritious, satisfying meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers on taste, texture, and protein power.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 12 whole leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole 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 cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the turkey with the spices.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and water, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is well incorporated with the turkey.

Step 6

While the turkey is cooking, prepare the butter lettuce leaves by gently washing them, then patting them dry with a paper towel. Arrange the leaves on a serving platter.

Step 7

To assemble the tacos, spoon the ground turkey mixture onto each butter lettuce leaf.

Step 8

Top with halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1225.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1263.6

Total Fat 77.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 1618.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 96.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2258.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 17.1%