Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Avocado‑Lime Dressing
Ground turkey seasoned with Mexican spices, served in crisp lettuce cups and drizzled with a creamy avocado‑lime sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Ground turkey
- 12 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add ground turkey and break up.
- 2
Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook until browned, 8‑10 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, mash avocado with lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
- 4
Place cooked turkey into lettuce leaves, drizzle with avocado‑lime dressing, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Goes well with this
Mexican dishes that round out the meal.

Classic Mexican Red Rice
Traditional long-grain rice toasted and simmered in a fresh tomato and garlic puree.

Mexican Street Corn Tortilla
Spanish omelette base topped with roasted corn, lime, and cotija cheese.

Mexican Birria-Style Spaghetti Squash
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