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Overhead view of four Tex-Mex turkey lettuce wraps with ground turkey, black beans, corn, red peppers, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions on a black plate.

Tex-Mex Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Nesting Lane
Tex-Mex Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a quick 30-minute dinner with lean turkey, crisp lettuce, bold seasonings, and plenty of satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Wooden Spoon
Can Opener
Colander

Ingredients
 

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup frozen corn thawed
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves
  • ½ cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking the turkey into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the turkey is evenly coated with the seasonings.
  • Add the black beans, corn, and salsa. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Place 2 lettuce leaves on each serving plate. Divide the turkey mixture evenly among the lettuce leaves.
  • Add the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Add the Greek yogurt. Drizzle with the lime juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Size: 2 Lettuce Wraps

Tips and Tricks

Drain the beans well - Extra liquid from the beans can make the turkey filling too wet for lettuce wraps.
Choose sturdy lettuce leaves - Use large leaves without tears so they hold the filling more easily.
Keep the filling warm and the toppings cold - The temperature contrast gives the wraps better texture.
Adjust the salsa carefully - A very thin salsa can make the filling runny. Use a thicker salsa when possible.

Storing and Reheating

Store the filling separately - Refrigerate the cooked turkey mixture in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep the lettuce and toppings in separate containers so they stay fresh.
Reheat in the microwave - Heat one serving of the turkey mixture in short intervals until hot, stirring between intervals.
Reheat on the stovetop - Place the turkey mixture in a skillet over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until heated through.
Assemble after reheating - Add the warm filling to fresh lettuce leaves, then add the cheese, tomatoes, green onions, Greek yogurt, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 45gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 1508mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2676IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 5mg
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