Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Makes 4 servings

Per serving

1 Leaner protein

3 condiments

2 fats

3 vegetables

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped green onion (scallion)
• 1 1/2 lb 95% lean ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp chili powder (preferably 2 tsp regular chili powder and 1 tsp ancho chili powder)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Toppings:

• Iceberg or Romain lettuce leaves, doubled up, for serving – total weight 8 ounces
• 4 ounces Shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced purple onion
• 2 tablespoons regular sour cream, for serving
• 9oz sliced avocado

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes. Add turkey and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing and breaking up turkey occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce has reduced. Serve mixture over lettuce leaves with toppings.