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Fresh Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo

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A fresh, light, and healthy take on tacos using lean ground turkey and crisp romaine lettuce wraps, topped with a sweet and tangy mango pico de gallo. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
  • Large romaine lettuce leaves (for wraps)
  • 1 ripe mango (about 1 cup diced)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional for heat)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: avocado slices
  • Optional: Greek yogurt or sour cream for topping
  • Optional: almond flour (for gluten-free binder)
  • Optional: chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (for spicy upgrade)
  • Optional: crumbled cotija or feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mango Pico de Gallo: Dice the mango, Roma tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro and combine all in a bowl. Add lime juice and a pinch of salt, stir, and let sit while cooking the turkey.
  2. Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula. After 3-4 minutes, add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total.
  3. Prepare the Lettuce Wraps: Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Trim the thick stem at the base for easier folding and arrange on a serving plate.
  4. Assemble the Wraps: Spoon seasoned turkey onto each lettuce leaf. Top with a heaping tablespoon of mango pico de gallo. Add optional avocado slices or Greek yogurt if desired.
  5. Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh to keep the lettuce crisp and flavors bright. If prepping ahead, keep turkey and pico de gallo separate and assemble just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Avoid overcooking turkey to keep it moist. Pat lettuce leaves dry to prevent sogginess. Assemble wraps just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. Optional toppings like avocado or Greek yogurt add creaminess. For a spicy kick, add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the turkey.

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Keywords: turkey lettuce wraps, mango pico de gallo, healthy tacos, low carb tacos, quick dinner, light lunch, gluten-free, lean protein

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