Apr 9, 2009

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps




For a lighter alternative to taco shells you can enjoy these lettuce taco wraps. Add your favorite toppings like low fat cheddar, light sour cream, chives, tomatoes or whatever you like on your tacos. Making your own taco seasoning is a healthier alternative to buying packaged taco seasoning, and uses less sodium, no sugar, no preservatives and no msg. It also saves you money if you are on a budget. If you prefer to use the package seasoning, simply replace it with the spices listed here.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 taco wraps Old Points: 3 ptsPoints+: 4 pts
Calories: 134.1 • Fat: 1.7 g • Carb: 9.7 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 21.3 g • Sugar: 4.3

Ingredients:
  • 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce

Directions:

Brown turkey in a large skillet. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Wash and dry the lettuce. Place meat in the center of leaf and top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa or whatever you prefer. (Toppings extra points)
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76 comments:

  1. Just found your blog- LOVE IT! Thanks for the WW recipes

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  2. Yum!! And I never knew how to make my own taco seasoning! So thanks for giving me a better alternative to using those little seasoning packs!

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  3. Another great one, Gina! When is your restaurant going to open?

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  4. These look delicious! I love asian style lettuce wraps, so I think I'd really like this mexican version.

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  5. Those lettuce tacos look really tasty!

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  6. I can't believe that I never thought to do tacos this way. lol I did find taco shells ...cant remember the brand that are 3 for 3 WW points. but this is FREE!! I will make these this coming week for sure! Thanks Gina! :)

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  7. I stumbled upon your site from a google search, and I just tried this tonight. It was delicious. Even my boyfreind, who refuses to eat decent, smelled this and wanderedover. I am looking forward to trying your other recipes. Thank you for giving me a resource that lets me not feel like I'm dieting.

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    1. Hi! Can I add black beans to this recipe? If so, when should I add them?

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  9. Your site is beautiful and well done. THANK YOU for sharing !

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  10. Thank you for your recipes! I got inspired by your site and joined WW this week. I made this recipe for my family tonight- and it was a hit! I didn't have any big lettuce leaves, so I served it on a bed of salad mix and crushed a few Trader Joe's low fat blue corn tortilla chips in (2 pts) to add extra crunch. Thanks for the seasoning mix too! Awesome recipe :-)

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  11. @ Natali, glad you liked it! I love Trader Joe's and love those blue chips! Great idea : ) Good luck with the weight loss!

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  12. I made these tonight...delicious!

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  13. Loved this! Made this tonight -- whole family raved. No need for points-adding toppings!

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  14. LOVE LOVE LOVE your site! We've made this three times in the last three weeks. I subbed taco seasoning for the spices, and used about half of both a red and green pepper. I also used Boston (aka butter) lettuce.

    The next night, I mixed some leftover turkey mix with some whole wheat penne and it was delicious.

    Thanks for this excellent recipe!

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  15. I made this last night. I used one large clove of garlic (minced) instead of powder garlic. I didn't have any bell pepper on hand so I tossed in about a tablespoon of diced green chilies.

    I had some for lunch today. Both times I had it with romaine lettuce for my 'tacos.'

    Thanks!

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  16. I just found your website and I am hysterical with happiness!!!! I am a ww lifetime member who has lost over 75lbs. I am always looking for recipes to make for not only myself, but one's that my family will enjoy as well!! Thank you! :-)

    Jana

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  17. I just started WW and found your website tonight , I can't wait to make some of your receipes!!! Do you have a cookbook?!?!

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  18. We live on a limited budget and eat mostly venison. I have no idea what the point system is to adjust for that. Can you help me?

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  19. You're welcome Jana!

    No, I don't have a cookbook. Hopefully I will someday.

    3 oz venison is 3 points, 3 ounces turkey breast is 2 pts. I'm not sure how the venison would effect the points in this recipe, it will be a little higher.

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  20. This taco seasoning is amazing!!! It will now be a staple in our house, no more taco packets!!

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  21. Gina, LOVE your website and like others, can't believe I never thought of doing tacos this way! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  22. You're welcome! I'm a former carb-free dieter so I have lots of great carb-free ideas that are low in points!!

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  23. Gina, I shared your white bean turkey chili at my WW work meeting. I have lost 56 pounds so far. I make the chili recipe once a week and take leftovers for lunch. I just saw this recipe, cant wait to make it. I cant wait for your cook book. Please write one soon. Also I am a big QVC watcher, they you can come on there and share it on the Cook book corner on Sundays with David (one of the host).

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  24. Thanks Chanah! I hope to have a cook book soon!! Thanks for sharing the white bean chili recipe. One of my favorites.

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  25. I am currently in college and im getting back on the weight watcher program ( and tricking my roommates into it too) we LOVED this recipe it was sooooo GOOOD. I have also made the crock-pot taco chilli, and the cilantro lime rice. Thank you for all of your fun recipes

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  26. @Ali- I love that you are tricking them!! Glad you liked them!

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  27. Great refreshing summer recipe. Thanks. We are working our way through your recipes, and really enjoying the preparation as well as the end results, delicious and healthy.

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  28. This looks very delicious the picture makes me want to run to the kitchen and make it :) I do agree that this is a refreshing summer recipe just add some chopped tomato and onion. YUM!

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  29. I love this recipe!! I took the recipe for the ground turkey taco meat and adapted it into a taco salad by topping the turkey on top of a bed of iceburg lettuce with some fat free cheese and ranch dressing on top. It's one of my (and my hubby's) favorites!!

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  30. I was definitely skeptical of these, being that we are a family that loves tacos, but was beyond surprised by how good they ended up being. My husband and all 3 of my boys loved them! Even the youngest who usually doesn't want lettuce in anything. Imgaine that! These will definitely become a popular meal around our house. Thanks so much, Gina!

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  31. I recently joined Weight Watchers and stumbled upon your site after Googling "weight watcher recipes". These lettuce wraps are the 2nd recipe I've tried (the 1st was the skinny tuna melt) and both were delicious. I can't wait to try more. Barbacoa beef is on the menu for tomorrow's dinner. Thanks Gina!

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  32. So happy you guys liked them, it's been a while since I make these, I'm do!

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  33. I am trying to cut back on sodium and love tacos so when I stumbled across your site,I was at the grocery store that night to pick up ground turkey. I made these last night and it was super yummy and my husband was in love with it too! I think next time I will use Boston lettuce, because i kinda ripped my romaine lettuce cups-haha! the other thing I wanted to ask you was do you drain out the juices when you serve? or do you serve the meat with all the juices? is it grease?

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  34. The juices dry up while they simmer, boston lettuce makes a great wrap!

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  35. do you have the calories etc. for this one?

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  36. Gina,
    This is the BEST website ever....I love to cook and have tried so many of your recipes...you have made me want to eat healthy...I've lost 16lbs, my husband has lost 11 and we feel great!!The pics make me want to try the recipes, everything looks so yummy!! I've told so many of my friends about your site, you are wonderful!!!

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  37. I was thrilled to find this recipe for using lettuce instead of tortillas since we were all out of tortillas and it was not possible to run to the store. Thanks for such an awesome blog with a search feature!

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  38. I made these and cooked some taco shells for my husband. He was thrilled! I could make him Tacos without feeling like I had to do without. Have you ever tried making a recipe for chicken lettuce wraps? I had tried these at PF Chang's before and they were wonderful. Would love to see a lighter version.

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  39. Great guys, lettuce makes a great low carb tortilla!

    Melissa, I want to ppst one soon, I keep buying the lettuce to make them, then I wind up using it.

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  40. I just started weight watchers and I love your blog! How would the points change if i used ground beef instead?
    Thank You for all the great recipes!

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  41. Thanks Mama! I no longer have that info saved, you'll have to re-calculate in recipe builder to see the difference.

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  42. Do you happen to know the calorie count on these, for those of us that are counting our calories?? thanks

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  43. Hi I just updated the nutritional info.

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  44. This is literally the best taco meat I have ever had!!! Delicious. I've NEVER been a cook before but now that I have a baby I wanted to start learning healthy, delicious recipes and with your site, mission accomplished! Thank you thank you thank you!

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  45. Gina-

    Made these last night and they were GREAT! Will have to make again soon!

    Jen

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  46. Made these last night and they were delish!! Have you ever tried an asian inspired chicken lettuce wrap? Been looking for a good recipe.

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  47. I just made this recipe for my fiance and I for dinner tonight and it was absolutely Delicious!!

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  48. I just ate a bunch of Halloween candy, and don't have many points left for dinner. This looks like it'll foot the bill! Thanks! lol

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  49. Just made these and they are AMAZING! I added a tsp of chopped jalepeno for a kick. Super Delicious!

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  50. Loved it! I diced avocado and sprinkled it on top. We skipped the cheese altogether. Didn't mean to just forgot to pull it out. Was fantastic even without the cheese. We will be adding this to our rotation of Gina recipes! Thank you Gian!

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  51. This was fantastic. Satisfying and the spices are perfect. We added black beans for protein and a little low-fat shredded cheddar. Thanks for all the great recipes! Holly

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  52. I used ground chicken instead of turkey, so amazing!! Got rave reviews at the dinner table :)

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  53. Such a great idea. I have ground turkey and I'm ready to make it. So often I get taco cravings but don't want to eat the tortillas.

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  54. This is fantastic... couple of a notes.. I accidentally grabbed ground turkey thigh instead of breast, but I think that just added to the flavor. Also, I found the seasoning mix a tad bit on the salty side? I'm not sure if I just measured wrong. But next time I plan to make the seasoning with less salt.

    Other than that -- fantastic!

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  55. After I doubled the seasoning, tomato sauce (no salt added)and added in salsa, this was perfect. Also, subbed in jalapeno for the bell pepper.

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  56. Gina, I have NEVER cooked before...ever! Ever since Pinterest (which I love), I have been following your blogs!! I have many so many of your recipes and everyone is SHOCKED that it's coming from me..the non cooker. Just made these for my boyfriend and I. He just said, "omg I can eat these every night." It feels great hearing that..,I owe it to you!!! You rock girl!!

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  57. My fiance and I just made these and they were delicious! So glad I found your site ...I'm starting weight watchers again and I love all of your recipes! Thanks :)

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  58. Hi Gina- I'm in love with your site! Every recipe has been wonderful. I'm going to make these tacos this week but I don't have sauce. Could I just use canned diced tomatoes with some of the juice? Or does sauce pull it together better? Thanks!

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  59. Yum so trying these next week. Thank you!

    Tab

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  60. Hello....I just found your blog today and I'm loving what I see.....I'm diabetic and on a very strict diet....I see lots of good recipes that I can't wait to try...Thank you ......These tacos are going to be the first thing I try......will report back.....your new friend...Theresa

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  61. this was amazing all your recipes are wonderful my goal is to try everyone of them!!! I didnt have any luck with ground turkey but i tried it again with this recipe and it was amazing!!! Also i just want to give a thanks to you I have been on WW for the second time and couldnt stick to it this time, I found your website a month ago and I have lost 12 pounds so far!! thank you soo much you I have never been so happy losing weight!

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  62. Just found your site love it!!

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  63. Can this be done in the crock pot?

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  64. it's really such a grea8 receipe i loved it.......

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  65. Found you from cave princess's Facebook page. Love your site and healthy recipes! Newest follower.
    www.kraftinmommy.blogspot.com

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  66. I have made these twice and they are a huge hit with my boyfriend and roommate. They were saying mmmmmmm the whole time. I for sure put this is my save forever recipes!

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  67. These tacos are soooo good!! Have gone Paleo and it fits wonderfully with my new lifestyle change!! They have become our signature taco recipe!!! So so good!!!

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  68. Saw this on Pinterest, now I'm pinning EVERYHING! I love your website. And these tacos look amazing.

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  69. Just made these for dinner tonight...delish!

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  70. Instead of using low fat sour cream, try plain greek yogurt, great substitute!

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  71. I make these on a regular basis and love them. Thank you for all your hard work and effort in creating meals that are realistic in terms of ability needed to make them and in terms of the ingredients involved that are both healthy and delicious. I love love love your blog.

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