Turkey Taco Lettuce is a Weight Watchers Classic for good reason. It’s delicious, it’s filling, it’s packed with protein, and yes it it super low points.
SkinnyTaste has a delicious version that is worth checking out for sure. I like to add corn to sweeten things up a little bit, and I usually just use store bought taco mix to speed things up.
Why you should try Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps:
- These wraps perfectly capture the essence of tacos without the additional points from beef and flour tortillas. With 0 points, you can enjoy up to 3 in one sitting without worrying about a thing.
- This recipe is fully customizable when it comes to taco fillings; use your favorite veggies and salsa to suit your taste.
Preparation time: 40 minutes (including marinating time)
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving size: 2 lettuce wraps per person
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 red onion, diced, 90 g.
- 300 g. ground turkey breast, 98% fat free
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the tacos:
- 1 cup no fat cottage cheese, 240 g.
- Romaine lettuce leaves, 2 large lettuce, 300 g.
- ½ cup corn kernels, 90 g.
- 1 red bell pepper, diced, 90 g.
- 2 tomatoes, diced, 125 g.
Instructions:
Begin by seasoning the ground turkey breast with salt, pepper, garlic, and taco seasoning. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the marinated ground turkey to the skillet with the onion and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Ensure the turkey is thoroughly cooked before removing from heat.
Meanwhile, prepare the taco ingredients. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves and place them on a large serving platter. Place the cottage cheese, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes in individual bowls so each person can customize their own tacos.
Once the turkey filling is ready, remove the skillet from the heat and assemble the tacos. Take a romaine lettuce leaf and place a portion of the turkey filling in the center (if the taco filling is already cold).
Then, add a tablespoon of cottage cheese and a handful of the other prepared ingredients.
Repeat this process with the remaining romaine lettuce leaves and turkey filling until all the tacos are assembled.
Serve the Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps immediately and enjoy this delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. Bon appétit!
Variations and substitutions:
- Not everyone loves cottage cheese on these. You can certainly swap out a different cheese, just make sure to check the app to adjust the points.
- To add some extra substance to this recipe, you can incorporate red or black beans.
- Avocado also pairs well with these wraps, but remember not to overdo it as it can add up points.
- A squeeze of lime juice adds a delicious touch.
- If you’re a fan of spice like me, a few drops of Tabasco sauce can take these wraps to the next level.
Tips and Tricks Section for making Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps:
When making this recipe, I initially struggled with the logistics of eating them like tacos – fork and knife just didn’t feel right. Here’s what I learned to make the process smoother:
- Choose large, fresh, and crunchy lettuce leaves.
- Discard any outer leaves that may be wilted.
- Use 2 or 3 lettuce leaves per taco to provide enough support for the filling.
- If you’re using freshly cooked turkey, let it cool slightly before assembling the wraps to prevent the lettuce from wilting. Alternatively, you can layer some chopped vegetables between the lettuce and the turkey (just make sure the turkey is warm).
By following these tips, you can enjoy Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps that are not only delicious but also satisfying and guilt-free. They’re the perfect option for a light and flavorful meal that won’t derail your healthy eating goals.
WW Points
Red onion 0 points
Romaine lettuce 0 points
Cooked 98% fat-free ground turkey breast 0 points
Great Value Whole kernel corn 0 points
Garlic 0 points
Red bell pepper 0 points
Taco seasoning mix 1 point
Tomato 0 points
Olive oil 1 point
Fat free cottage cheese 0 points
Table salt 0 points
Black pepper 0 points
Turkey Taco Lettuce
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 1 red onion, diced, 90 g.
- 300 g. ground turkey breast, 98% fat free
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- For the tacos:
- 1 cup cottage cheese, 240 g.
- Romaine lettuce leaves, 2 large lettuce, 300 g.
- ½ cup corn kernels, 90 g.
- 1 red bell pepper, diced, 90 g.
- 2 tomatoes, diced, 125 g.
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the ground turkey breast with salt, pepper, garlic, and taco seasoning. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the marinated ground turkey to the skillet with the onion and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Ensure the turkey is thoroughly cooked before removing from heat.
- Meanwhile, prepare the taco ingredients. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves and place them on a large serving platter. Place the cottage cheese, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes in individual bowls so each person can customize their own tacos.
- Once the turkey filling is ready, remove the skillet from the heat and assemble the tacos. Take a romaine lettuce leaf and place a portion of the turkey filling in the center (if the taco filling is already cold).
- Then, add a tablespoon of cottage cheese and a handful of the other prepared ingredients.
- Repeat this process with the remaining romaine lettuce leaves and turkey filling until all the tacos are assembled.
- Serve the Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps immediately and enjoy this delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. Bon appétit!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
