Low-Carb Spicy Turkey Lettuce Bites You’ll Love!
A delicious and healthy low-carb recipe featuring spicy turkey wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of romaine or butter lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until spices are well combined.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Wash and separate lettuce leaves.
- Spoon turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with diced tomatoes and cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Great for meal prep or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg