Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos
All the flavors of a taco with crisp butter lettuce instead of a shell. Ground turkey seasoned with smoky spices and topped with avocado, tomato, and lime.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 limes (cut into wedges)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
How to Make It
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and all spices, cook 1 minute.
- 2
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons water and stir — this keeps the turkey from drying out.
- 3
Arrange butter lettuce cups on a platter. Spoon turkey mixture into each leaf.
- 4
Top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime over everything just before eating.
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