Mexican-Inspired Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Flavorful ground turkey seasoned with classic Mexican spices, served in crisp romaine lettuce cups with fresh cucumber and cilantro for a light and refreshing meal.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Total: 20 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $8.63/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Low-Carb
- Low-Sodium
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- sauté
- quick
- healthy
- savory
- fresh
Ingredients
- 6 ounce ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 romaine lettuces (large)
- 2 tablespoon cucumber (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add 6 ounces ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced, and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Divide the cooked turkey mixture among 2 large romaine lettuce leaves. Top with 2 tablespoons finely diced cucumber and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 595
- Protein: 42.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.7 g
- Fat: 20.2 g
- Fiber: 26.9 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Sugar: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 137 mg