Ingredients
1.5 pounds ground turkey (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
4 large butter lettuce leaves
1/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought
1/2 small avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos, guacamole
Optional sauce alternative: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (non-flavored) for a lighter option
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat
Combine ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Divide mixture into four equal patties
Cook patties in the heated skillet for 4-5 minutes per side or until no longer pink
Warm butter lettuce leaves in the oven at 250°F for 1-2 minutes (optional for extra crispiness)
Spread mayonnaise evenly on each lettuce leaf
Top with cooked patties, avocado slices, tomato, and red onion
Add optional toppings per preference
Notes
Meal prep tip: Cook patties ahead and refrigerate overnight
Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months
Substitute butter lettuce with romaine or large kale leaves
Use lettuce wraps for added portability
Adjust spices to personal taste
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap with patty and toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg