Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Name: Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Boston lettuce ({Bibb lettuce}); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey (cooked); 1/4 sweet onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1/2 red pepper ({or pepper of your choice}); 1 - 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper ({cayenne pepper} {more or less depending on spiciness desired}); 1 teaspoon chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped); 3 green onions (chopped); Salsa of your choice; Cheese; Sour cream (or Greek yogurt); Jalapeños (chopped)

Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps can be made in under 20 minutes. If you like tacos this will be right up your alley but a lighter, slightly healthier version with the same flavor.

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
Makes4 servings
Calories221

Ingredients

4 servings

1 Boston lettuce ({Bibb lettuce})
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey (cooked)
1/4 sweet onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1/2 red pepper ({or pepper of your choice})
1 - 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper ({cayenne pepper} {more or less depending on spiciness desired})
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
3 green onions (chopped)
Salsa of your choice
Cheese
Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Jalapeños (chopped)

Method

1
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes {make sure you crumble it as it cooks}. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
2
Stir in the black beans, cumin, paprika, red pepper {cayenne pepper} and chili powder and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and chopped green onions and add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Place a couple of spoonfuls of the turkey mixture into the center of the lettuce leaf. Garnish with salsa, cheese and sour cream or any garnishes you like. Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container. This also freezes well to use later for things like tacos, nachos, quesadilla, salads or lettuce wraps. You can swap the turkey for ground beef if you would like.