These griddle-cooked Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are a fresh twist on traditional tacos! Made with simple spices, ground turkey, and optional mango for a sweet balance. Served in romaine leaves, they’re perfect for low-carb and clean healthy eating!
I’ve been on a turkey taco kick lately, and can’t get enough especially after losing 5 pounds eating turkey taco bell pepper wraps from my recent featured news segment. Also, this easy meal is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb! A bonus for eating healthy to lower inflammation and prevent chronic disease!
Watch the video! It is easy to make!
How to Make Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
With healthy meals, I try to focus on simple, natural ingredients. Go organic or conventional–whatever fits your budget. Sometimes I find spices that are clean, and on sale and stock up when I can! Don’t forget to read the labels, especially if you have food sensitivities.
Ingredients
• Ground turkey – lean protein and main protein for taco lettuce wraps.
• Avocado or olive oil – I prefer avocado for high heat cooking.
• Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt – to create the taco seasoning.
• Garlic cloves – ohhhh, the smell and taste of garlic!
• Cherry tomatoes – a bright, in season summer veggie.
• Cilantro – a little greenery for the food art. (optional)
• Mango – adds the perfect taste of sweetness with the taco taste and a healthy fruit. (optional)
• Romaine lettuce leaves (for wraps) – low carb and easy to plate!
Optional Toppings:
• Green onions
• Avocado slices
• Fresh lime wedges – I love the taste of a zesty lime with tacos!
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with water and about a tsp of oil by hand. This helps tremendously to keep the turkey moist while cooking.
2. Preheat your Blackstone griddle (or any flat-top griddle) on low heat. Drizzle with a little avocado oil or preferred oil.
3. Add the turkey mixture to the griddle and then sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and minced garlic. This is the taco flavor and your actually making a homemade seasoning which gives you control of using minimally processed ingredients, if you go this route.
4. Stir frequently for 4–5 minutes. If the turkey mixture starts to look dry, add a splash of water on the griddle to keep it juicy.
5. Once the turkey is mostly cooked, stir in chopped cilantro and the optional diced mango for added sweetness. I added a little chopped green onions that I had growing in my kitchen window jar!
Occasionally flip and chop the turkey with a spatula, so all the seasonings mix well!
6. On another section of the griddle, place the halved cherry tomatoes cut side down. Cook for 3–5 minutes until warm.
7. Now spoon the cooked turkey into romaine lettuce leaves. Top with tomatoes and any other toppings you love (avocado, lime, onion).
Quick Tips
• Don’t skip the splash of water – during cooking, it keeps the turkey moist on the griddle.
• Ripe mango – gives a beautiful contrast to the spices, but it’s optional.
• These wraps are great for meal prep — just store the turkey and toppings separately and assemble fresh.
If You Love Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps, Check Out this Ground Turkey Griddle Recipe…
Turkey Taco Bell Pepper Wraps that was featured on the news!!
Pair this healthy meal, with this Fresh Summer Recipe also featured in the press!
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Equipment
- 1 Blackstone griddle or any flat top surface
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil plus more for griddle
- ¼ cup water mixed into turkey before cooking
- 1½ tsp cumin
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 pinches sea salt
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional
- ½ cup diced ripe mango optional but adds natural sweetness
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves for wraps
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with ¼ cup water and 1 tbsp oil by hand.
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle (or any flat-top griddle) on low heat. Drizzle with a little extra oil.
- Add the turkey mixture to the griddle. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and minced garlic.
- Stir frequently for 4–5 minutes. If the turkey mixture starts to look dry, add a splash of water on the griddle to keep it juicy.
- Once the turkey is mostly cooked, stir in chopped cilantro and the optional diced ripe mango for added sweetness.
- On another section of the griddle, place the halved cherry tomatoes cut side down. Cook for 3–5 minutes until warm.
- Spoon the seasoned turkey into romaine lettuce leaves. Top with griddle tomatoes and any other toppings you love (avocado, lime, onion).
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