How To Make The BEST Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Name: How To Make The BEST Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 pounds ground turkey (minced); 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional)); 1/4 cup water; 18 leaves Lettuce leaves ((we used red leaf lettuce but can use romaine or iceberg, etc) washed cleaned and dry. ); 1 cup Guacamole ((avocado, lime juice, tomato, salt and pepper to taste) - optional); 1 Tomato (chopped - optional); 1/4 cup Cotija cheese ( crumbled as desired - optional); 1/3 cup Red bell pepper (chopped finely - optional); 2 Jalapeno (chopped finely - optional); 1/2 cup Coriander (cilantro) (chopped - optional); Limes (optional); And anything else your little heart desires (onion, fresh salsa, etc)

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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

45 degree close up view of turkey lettuce wrap with avocado and red pepper props

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Fun Appetizer
Low Carb
Easy Game Day Snacks
Hosting Made Easy
Taco Mix without Sugar
How to Serve
Guacamole
Low Carb Snacks
How To Make The BEST Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

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.

Top down photo of 5 turkey taco lettuce wraps with jalapeno and

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!

Holding the turkey taco lettuce wrap in our hand ready to take a bite

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.

Top down shot of 5 turkey taco lettuce wraps

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.

zoomed in close up turkey taco lettuce wraps

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.

What is the best lettuce to make a lettuce wrap?

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.

How to store lettuce wraps?

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.

Low Carb Snacks

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