TURKEY TACO LETTUCE WRAPS

255 Cals 30 Protein 6 Carbs 11 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
35 mins
TOTAL TIME:
45 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:Mexican
Turkey taco lettuce wraps are my go-to recipe when I want to eat something easy, delicious and light, and of course, healthy and low-carb! I forgo the taco shells and use lettuce leaves instead, and don”t even miss them!
INGREDIENTS
1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
3/4 cup water
4 oz can tomato sauce
8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce
optional 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar (omit for Whole 30)
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
Wash and dry the lettuce.
Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf and top with your favorite taco fixings!
Serving: 2lettuce wraps (cheese and toppings are optional and not included in NI), Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 849mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2gBlue Smart Points:0Green Smart Points:5Purple Smart Points:5Points +:5