Taco Lettuce Wraps
Taco Lettuce Wraps are basically tacos without the shell! Not only are they healthier but theyโre so delicious.
Hands up if youโre looking for more healthy dinner options in your life. You know, the kind that donโt taste like deprivation? Taco Lettuce Wraps are where itโs at.
I adore these taco lettuce wraps for many reasons, but mainly because theyโre easy to make, packed full of flavor and so colorful. Donโt get me wrong, I do love my regular tacos, but I love having a healthier, low carb option for weeknight meals.
These are so easy to make, requiring simple ingredients such as ground turkey, taco seasoning, and traditional taco toppings like cheese, avocado, salsa and sour cream! Tied together in a crunchy lettuce wrap, these wraps are bursting with flavor and texture!
Ingredients For Taco Lettuce Wraps
First, youโll need some ground turkey (or you can sub in chicken). I like using turkey because itโs lean and contains a lot of protein.
In addition, youโll need some taco seasoning. To keep it healthy, look for low sodium and low sugar taco seasonings. Or, you can make your own taco seasoning using ingredients that you probably have in your pantry.
What Toppings Can You Use?
I like to keep the toppings relatively traditional and simple, as if I was making regular tacos at home. I use:
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Green onions (for some vibrancy and color)
I like to stick to the above, but you can also add corn or black beans.
What Lettuce to Use For Wraps?
A key part in this recipe is the lettuce you use to substitute your traditional corn or wheat wrap. Preferably, I like to use iceberg lettuce. However, if this is unavailable, then use Romaine lettuce or larger leafy lettuce like Boston or Bib lettuce.
When choosing a lettuce, make sure it looks crispy and fresh. Wilted lettuce will add an unpleasant taste and texture to your taco wraps. You need larger leaves that are big enough to fit your turkey mince and toppings.
This recipe feeds a crowd so invite some friends over. Taco Tuesdayโs looking tastier than ever!
More Taco Night Recipes
If you love Taco Tuesday, and like to get creative with taco flavors, youโre going to love these other recipes too.
- Taco Mac n Cheese
- Taco Stuffed Yellow Squash
- Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Kale and Black Bean Taco Salad
- Vegetarian Lentil Tacos
Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entrรฉe
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
Taco Lettuce Wraps are basically tacos without the shell! Not only are they healthier but theyโre so delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 oz. packet of taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup tomato salsa
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and leaves separated
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/2 an avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Add turkey and cook for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Stir through taco seasoning and cook for one minute.
- Add salsa and stir until combined.
- Spoon turkey mince into lettuce cups.
- Top with tomato, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
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This post originally appeared in May 2019 and was revised and republished in January 2023.
Christine is the founder of TheCookful and also of her blog COOKtheSTORY. Her passion is explaining the WHY behind cooking โ Why should you cook things a certain way; Will they turn out if you do it differently; What are the pros and cons of the method? Learn more about Christine, her cookbooks, and her podcast.