Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey Tacos

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Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey Tacos

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Lettuce leaves stuffed with ground meat, diced peppers, and shredded cheese

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
5min
Prep
20min
Total

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Description

Crispy-crunchy lettuce serves as the tortilla in this delicious taco recipe.

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Ingredients
Serves 4
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1 tbsp. Hy-Vee Select olive oil
½ small yellow onion, diced
2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee ground oregano
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee ground cumin
2 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
1 (1.2 lbs.) pkg. Honeysuckle White ground turkey breast
12 large butterhead lettuce leaves
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
¾ c. Hy-Vee Mexican blend 2% shredded cheese
Fresh lime juice, optional
Hy-Vee salsa, optional

Things To Grab

  • Large skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Crumble in turkey and cook until no longer pink (165 degrees).

    Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
    Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with hot peppers, wear protective gloves.
    Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
  2. Place 1/3 cup of turkey filling in the center of each lettuce leaf and top with green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh lime juice. If desired, serve with salsa.

Nutrition facts

Servings

270 Calories per serving
3 wraps

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Protein: 41g

Daily Values

0%
Vitamin A 50%
0%
Vitamin C 40%
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 20%

Recipe Source:

Hy-Vee Seasons Summer 2011.