Taco Lettuce Wraps

Original Post: https://www.evolvingtable.com/?p=92456

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These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a great low-carb and keto alternative to tacos. Fresh romaine lettuce leaves are stuffed with taco seasoned ground turkey and veggies. Meal prep this quick and easy recipe for a simple and healthy lunch or dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup onion finely chopped, divided
½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
3 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
½ cup salsa mild or medium
8 Romaine lettuce leaves*
1 large avocado finely diced
1 cup tomatoes finely diced
¼ cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, bell pepper, and ½ cup onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onions become translucent.
Push vegetables to the side of the pan and add last tablespoon of olive oil and ground turkey. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through. Mix vegetables with ground turkey once fully cooked.
Add taco seasoning and salsa, stir well, and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let turkey taco mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
When ready to serve, fill each lettuce cup up with equal amounts of ground turkey mixture and top with avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips and Tricks

Use a salsa you really like. The salsa gives the ground turkey a ton of its flavor, so make sure you really like the one you're using!

Make taco seasoning from scratch. Homemade taco seasoning is the best to use since you can control the spice level and how much sodium goes into it.

Prep the avocados just before serving. Since they turn brown pretty quickly, wait to cut the avocado until very last.

Switch up the lettuce wraps. Different lettuces will have a softer bite or more of a crunch, so switch them up until you find one you like!

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: Cook taco meat and clean and cut the toppings. Store the meat and toppings separately. Wait to prep the avocado until just before serving.
To Store: Keep the cooked meat and prepared toppings in individual airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
To Freeze: Leftover taco meat can be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container for 3-4 months. The lettuce and toppings will not freeze well.
To Reheat: Add the taco meat to a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Once warmed, assemble the wraps with the toppings.

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