Best 8 Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Many are seeking healthier meals that are easy on the wallet and are quick to prepare. The Southwest Turkey Lettuce Wraps recipe is the perfect solution. With pantry staples, this recipe is a flavorful and healthy meal that is also budget-friendly. The combination of lean ground turkey and flavorful spices, including cumin, chili powder, and paprika, creates a delicious filling that is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Topped with your favorite toppings, like avocado, salsa, and sour cream, these lettuce wraps are a delightful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY WRAPS



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Make and share this Southwestern Turkey Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large flour tortillas
8 ounces romaine lettuce, shredded
8 ounces tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 ounces red onions, diced
16 ounces smoked turkey, julienned
8 ounces guacamole
1 1/2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Jalapeno Cream Cheese: Mix the jalapenoes into the cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Lay tortilla out flat. Spread the cream cheese on the tortilla. Sprinkle lettuce, tomatoes, and onions in the center of the tortilla. Place the turkey all over. Top with guacamole and spread over the turkey. Roll burrito style, making sure the ends are tucked inside. Slice in half on the bias and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 2089.3, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 35.4

SOUTHWEST TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Switch up your usual sandwich with tasty turkey lettuce wraps that are bursting with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large pieces iceberg lettuce
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
1 KRAFT Singles, cut in half
1 Tbsp. pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
2 tsp. chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Spread lettuce with dressing; top with remaining ingredients.
  • Fold in opposite sides of each lettuce piece, then roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1210 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 13 g

SOUTHWEST BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 medium inner romaine lettuce leaves (from a romaine heart)
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 red onions, diced
2 avocados, each sliced into 8 slices
2 ears fresh corn, cooked and kernels sliced off
1 container sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 limes, each cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, bell pepper, jalapeno and onions and cook until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until totally browned, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.
  • Pile the mixture into individual romaine lettuce leaves and top each with 2 tablespoons pepper jack, 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes, one-eight of the red onion, 2 slices of avocado, one-eighth of the corn, a dollop of sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 lime wedge.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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If you're tired of the same old taco routine, give these a try. I tweaked a friend's recipe to suit our tastes and my family's loved it since. It's so tasty and low maintenance. -Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
18 Bibb or iceberg lettuce leaves
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Sour cream, salsa and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Serve in lettuce with cheese and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOKED TURKEY SOUTHWESTERN WRAP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large flour or corn tortillas
4 ounces Jalapeno Cream Cheese, recipe follows
8 ounces Romaine lettuce, shredded
8 ounces tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 ounces red onions, diced
16 ounces smoked turkey, julienned
8 ounces avocado spread (such as guacamole)
1 1/2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Lay tortilla out flat. Spread the cream cheese on the tortilla. Sprinkle lettuce, tomatoes, and onions in the center of the tortilla. Place the turkey all over. Top with avocado spread. Roll burrito style, making sure the ends are tucked in. Slice in half on the bias and serve.
  • Jalapeno Cream Cheese: Mix the jalapenoes into the cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.

TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS ( PF CHANG )



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A copycat recipe from Damn Delicious with very few changes . So easy to fix at home, I was amazed ! This smells so great cooking that is it a good thing it is ready in less than 10 minutes. Instead of Butter Lettuce leaves, I use Large Romaine leaves that you can easily load and enjoy ! I serve with brown rice , which helps you make sure you get every little bit of this awesome filling.

Provided by lesliecoy

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce, Sriracha
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 head romaine lettuce, large whole leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and Sriracha until onions have become translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in diced chestnuts and green onions until tender, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.

GROUND TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Easy and delicious lettuce wraps made with ground turkey. Top with green onions, peanuts, and peanut sauce as desired.

Provided by Pat J

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 head lettuce, separated into leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and soy sauce; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking into smaller pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Make the sauce by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger together in a small bowl. Pour over turkey mixture and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 756.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SOUTHWEST TURKEY WRAP



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Take your Southwest Turkey Wrap on the go now-or wrap it up and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Either way, it'll be delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 g shredded lettuce
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 fat-free flour tortilla (8 inch)
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
1 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles, cut in half

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with dressing and salsa; set aside.
  • Top tortilla with turkey, 2% Milk Singles and lettuce mixture; roll up.
  • Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right lettuce: Use a sturdy lettuce, such as romaine or iceberg, that can hold up to the filling.
  • Make sure the turkey is cooked through: This is important for food safety. You can use ground turkey, leftover turkey, or even rotisserie chicken.
  • Don't overstuff the wraps: You want to be able to fold them up easily without making a mess.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Get creative and add your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
  • Make them ahead of time: These wraps can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This makes them a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Southwest turkey lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these wraps a try.

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