Low CarbSpicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Low carb, 38g protein, restaurant flavor in 20 minutes flat.
Prep
10m
Cook
12m
Total
22m
Servings
2
kcal
385
Protein
38g
Carbs
14g
Fat
19g
Macros per serving
Allergen info
Contains: Soy, Dairy.
Auto-detected from the ingredient list. Always double-check labels on packaged items (e.g. protein powders, sauces, breads), many are produced in facilities that also handle nuts, soy, milk, wheat or eggs. If you have a severe allergy, do not rely on this list alone.
Overview
Why it works
When you're cutting and need a high-volume meal that still feels indulgent, these wraps deliver. Crisp lettuce, savory ground turkey, sweet-spicy sauce - easily the best low-carb meal in the rotation.
- Ground turkey is one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios in the meat aisle.
- Lettuce wraps cut 200+ calories compared to flour tortillas.
- Avocado adds monounsaturated fats and fiber for satiety on lower carb days.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 2 servings
Filling
- 450 g lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
To serve
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey and lime juice in a small bowl; set aside.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 3
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger and chopped chili to the pan and stir constantly for 30 seconds until very fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon into small crumbles; cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until no pink remains and the meat has some golden-brown bits.
- 5
Pour in the sauce and stir to coat all the turkey; let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and turns glossy.
- 6
Meanwhile, carefully separate the butter lettuce into large individual cup-shaped leaves and arrange them on a plate.
- 7
Spoon the turkey filling into each lettuce cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- 8
Top each wrap with halved cherry tomatoes, a few slices of avocado and a scatter of fresh cilantro.
- 9
Squeeze a lime wedge over each wrap right before eating.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Drain turkey only if it pooled - that fat carries the flavor.
- Toast cashews and crumble on top for crunch and extra fat.
- Wrap the lettuce cups in a damp towel in the fridge so they stay crisp.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- Filling keeps 4 days.
- Always assemble lettuce wraps fresh.
- Label containers with the prep date.
Smart swaps
- Swap turkey for ground chicken, lean beef, or crumbled extra-firm tofu.
- Sub coconut aminos for tamari if soy-free.
- Add water chestnuts for an authentic crunch.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.
