Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps

It’s new recipe…Tuesday! Because you know, Taco Tuesday and all. But hey, these Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps sort of count, right? I know, I know. They don’t really count as tacos, but they’re still delicious and fun to eat with your hands 😉 I’ve been meal prepping some version of this recipe for years and I always do it buffet style so I can choose my toppings based on what I’m feeling like eating in the moment. You could really go crazy with the toppings here (hello, hot sauces!), but I like to keep it relatively simple so it’s quick to assemble. I usually serve them with a salsa of some sort and a Greek yogurt/sriracha mixture for a something creamy and spicy.

As for the lettuce leaves, I prefer butter lettuce for the flavor/texture, but it can be a little too floppy/tender for some people. If you think you’re one of those people, go for the iceberg lettuce. I won’t judge.

I used ground turkey here, but you can really use whatever meat you want. Ground beef? Perfect. Slow cooker chicken like I made for my favorite sheet pan nachos? Even better! And hey – if you want to really turn it into Taco Tuesday, throw in some real tortillas. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of situation, but one that can easily be meal prepped buffet style! Enjoy!

Recipe

3.75 from 4 votes

Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb 93/7% lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1/2 cup Frontera New Mexico Taco Skillet Sauce, (120 grams)
• ▢ 10-12 leaves butter lettuce
• ▢ 1 cup roma tomatoes, diced, (120 grams)
• ▢ 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed, (260 grams)
• ▢ 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed, (120 grams)
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp olive oil, (0.5 fl oz)
• ▢ 1 tsp Oh My Spice! Spicy Fajita Seasoning

Recommended Toppings (Not Included in Nutrition Info)

• ▢ salsa (I like avocado salsa)
• ▢ guacamole
• ▢ plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• ▢ sriracha sauce

Instructions

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add about 1 tsp of olive oil. Add ground turkey, season with Oh My Spice! Seasoning, and break apart with a wooden spatula until nearly cooked through, then add skillet sauce and finish cooking.
• Serve over veggies, then add desired toppings before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 283kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 18g (6%), Protein: 26g (52%), Fat: 10g (15%), Cholesterol: 80mg (27%), Sodium: 154mg (7%), Potassium: 535mg (15%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 3g (3%)