Have you ever tried a lettuce wrap? By using lettuce to wrap up your taco, you are saving yourself a lot of calories and carbs – and suddenly these tacos turn into a big protein meal that loaded with vegetables!
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Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
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Serves: 5-6
By wrapping your taco in lettuce, you are saving yourself so many calories and carbs!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Boston or butter lettuce leaves (or any big leaf lettuce works)
- toppings: tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocados, onions, peppers, etc
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground turkey and onion until turkey is no longer pink. Drain, then add in beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Top each lettuce leaf with a scoop of ground turkey mixture and add desired toppings.
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