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Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Veggies
Ethan

Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Veggies

Healthy and flavorful ground turkey lettuce wraps loaded with fresh veggies. A quick, low-carb, high-protein meal perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 132
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling:
  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds lean ground turkey, or lean ground beef or ground chicken
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp salt, I use coarse, kosher salt
  • ¼ tbsp black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 8 to 12 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 cups torn spinach
For Serving:
  • Romaine lettuce leaves or other lettuce “cups”
  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced avocados
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing

Method
 

  1. In a deep 12-inch skillet or large saucepan, cook ground turkey and chopped onion over medium heat. Break the turkey into small pieces as it cooks. Continue sautéing for 3–4 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat or grease to keep it lean.
  2. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the turkey evenly in the spices. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to bloom and the mixture to start sizzling.
  3. Pour in the broth and add all the chopped vegetables, leaving out the spinach for now. Stir everything together to combine. Cover the skillet and let it simmer over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but not mushy.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and mix well. Gently fold in the spinach and cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until the spinach is wilted and the filling is heated through. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper, if needed.
  5. Spoon the warm turkey and vegetable filling into fresh lettuce cups or wraps. Serve with your favorite toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.

Notes

Nutrition Info:
The nutrition facts for this ground turkey lettuce wraps recipe are based on the turkey and vegetable filling only. Optional toppings and lettuce used for serving aren’t included in the calculation, as they can vary based on personal preference and portion size.
Vegetable Options:
This high-protein, low-fat meal prep is flexible when it comes to vegetables. I typically use around 4 cups of chopped mixed vegetables plus 2 cups of chopped spinach. Feel free to swap in what you have on hand—broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots all work well. For best results, chop all vegetables into small 1/4-inch pieces or finer so they cook evenly and blend well with the lean ground turkey.