For a quick and easy low carb/keto appetizer, try our Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps. These Tex Mex wraps are topped with homemade guacamole, salsa and cotija cheese. The perfect party food!
We are all about LETTUCE WRAPS! They are light, refreshing and so easy to make. Some of our favorites are our Thai Shrimp Mango Salad, Parsley Lemon Pesto Shrimp Wraps and Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Fun Appetizer
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are deliciously crisp when you bite into them and then cheesy, zesty, creamy and crunchy- all wrapped up into one. It has all the flavors of the perfect taco without all the CARBS (carbohydrates). If you are looking for a keto friendly starter for our Tomatillo Key Lime Chicken Sizzle or our Creamy Chipotle Chicken Skillet, our lettuce wraps are just the thing.
Low Carb
How many of you out there are watching their carbs, on keto diet or diabetic diet or just trying not to eat anything white? With the holidays fast approaching it can be difficult to stay on course but we are here to help you out with a few quick and easy low carb appetizers. One lettuce wrap has ONLY 1 CARB. You got to love that!
Easy Game Day Snacks
Be sure to try our Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers , Asian Beef Roll Ups and our Traditional Baba Ghanoush with crispy vegetables to dip for some other low carb appetizers to try.
Hosting Made Easy
Whether you are hosting a gathering or need to bring a starter to pass you are going to be ready to go. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. You could even brown the ground turkey and prepare all the topping in advance for a quick throw together just before your guests arrive.
Taco Mix without Sugar
Are you aware that usually the first ingredient on a taco seasoning mix is DEXTROSE? Yep, you heard me right DEXTROSE= SUGAR is the very first ingredient. If you are diabetic or on a keto diet those pre-mixed taco seasoning mixes are off limits to you. However, it is super simple to make your own taco seasoning mix with a few spices from your pantry. Check out our recipe below for details.
How to Serve
Taco Lettuce Wraps are perfect for pre-game or tailgating for your next sporting function. Fun to eat and full of flavor and you can make them with any toppings your little heart desires.
We made ours with ground turkey just for a leaner protein and topped with a little guacamole, cotija cheese, jalapeno and red bell peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. We used red leaf lettuce fresh from the last of the Farmer’s markets but also delicious with romaine or iceberg lettuce too.
Tex Mex Cuisine is always fun party food. You just put out the fresh lettuce leaves and all the toppings and let everyone make their own just they want they want it. Perfect for the picky eaters in the group.
Guacamole
We made a quick guacamole from scratch which consisted of mashing 2 ripe avocados, lime, tomato, salt and mixing well. If you are feeling lazy just slice some avocado on top. Avocados are low carb and a nutritive super food full of minerals and vitamins and fiber.
Did you know that avocados are a fruit? Super creamy and delicious and make you feel fuller longer and more satisfied due their healthy fats. If you have extra avocadoes left over, you are going to love our recipe for low carb Salmon with Avocado Sauce.
We made enough for a hungry tailgating crew but you can just cut the recipe in half if just a couple of you.
If you like a sturdy lettuce wrap, choose iceberg or romaine lettuce. On the other hand, if you want to wrap up your taco wrap so that the filling does not fall out, choose a leaf lettuce or Bibb lettuce.
It is best to store all of the lettuce wrap ingredients separately, in a covered container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. This ensures that the lettuce leaves stay crisp. The turkey taco meat can be stored in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Fresh lettuce and other vegetables cannot be frozen or they turn mushy.
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How To Make The BEST Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey
minced - 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
(optional) - ¼ cup water
- 18 leaves Lettuce leaves
(we used red leaf lettuce but can use romaine or iceberg, etc) washed cleaned and dry.
Optional Toppings as Desired
- 1 cup Guacamole (avocado, lime juice, tomato, salt and pepper to taste) - optional
- 1 Tomato
chopped - optional - ¼ cup Cotija cheese
crumbled as desired - optional - ⅓ cup Red bell pepper
chopped finely - optional - 2 Jalapeno
chopped finely - optional - ½ cup Coriander (cilantro)
chopped - optional - Limes
optional - And anything else your little heart desires (onion, fresh salsa, etc)
Instructions
- Add oil in skillet and brown your ground turkey. Add the Taco seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper) Add water and mix well. Set aside and keep warm.
- Lay out your clean and dry lettuce leaves and top with warm ground taco turkey and any topping you desire. We topped with freshly made guacamole, tomato, cheese, red bell pepper, jalapeno and coriander.
- Enjoy!
Eha Carr says
How fun ! And methinks your years in the East are delightfully showing in using lettuce leaves ! Have made similar but not used turkey . . . well, turkey mince is certainly available on my on-line shop so perchance any visiting firemen during this holiday season should also have this to try .. . Guacamole and coriander might just also find themselves on the prep table . . .
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Eha. You are probably right.. A little east meets west. I am kind of partial to minced turkey as it is more tender than minced beef and really nice in a lettuce wrap, but either are quite delicious in a taco wrap. Take Care
anupama (MGGK) says
What a healthy and delish looking taco. They look so fresh and enticing, I bet no one can say no to these healthy tacos.
abbethisishowicook says
Always great to have a substitute for tortillas. And just like Chinese lettuce wraps, these are pretty awesome too! Great suggestion!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Abbe! Lettuce wraps for every cuisine! Yeah!
Gerlinde de Broekert says
I like the idea of having a lettuces wrapped taco. I make my own taco seasoning and adding some homemade guacamole would be terrific . What a great idea.
HWC Magazine says
So happy you like this one Gerlinde. We have been making our own taco seasoning for a long time, ever since we turned the package over and read the ingredient list on the pre-made kind. Who needs sugar in their taco anyways? Really?
kitchenriffs says
Quick, easy, tasty -- who can resist? Lettuce wraps are so good, and taco ones? Terrific idea! Almost like a handheld taco salad. 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Love that idea! A Hand held taco salad... but a little less messy. 🙂
Liz Weber Berg says
Great timing! This is how I eat my tacos now and we just happen to have some leftovers in the fridge. I'll be adding some avocado slices and loving every.single.bite.
HWC Magazine says
Avocados really add that creamy healthy fat layer that makes this dish delish. Thank you dear and wishing you a super day!
HWC Magazine says
We are completely addicted to the healthy fats in the avocado. This ingredient really makes this recipe sing.
mjskit says
Such a quick and easy and delightfully delicious looking treat! These would make Bobby and I an easy, light lunch without sacrificing the spiciness we so love. 🙂 Thanks!
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much MJ! Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer too. We love the little kick from the jalepeno too!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you MJ! Extra jalapeños for you you my dear! They work really well as a lunch, snack , appetizer and game day grub! Take Care
Katerina says
They look utterly delicious! I love anything tacos!
HWC Magazine says
We do too!We just kicked taco Tuesday another couple of notches. Thanks so much Katerina.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much. We have been on a huge Tex Mex kick lately, probably just craving spice with the weather cooling down.