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Healthy Buffalo Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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Spicy, low-carb buffalo turkey wraps made with lean ground turkey and crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) lean ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • Large whole romaine or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing (optional, for topping)
  • Optional extras: sliced green onions, shredded carrots, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves carefully so they don’t tear when filled. Finely chop the onion, celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, sauté until softened and onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 7-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer cooked turkey mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Lay out lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon buffalo turkey mixture into each leaf. Top with blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions or shredded carrots.
  7. Serve immediately for best freshness and crunch.

Notes

If lettuce leaves are small or tear easily, overlap two leaves for sturdiness. To reduce spiciness, mix buffalo sauce with Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, or honey before tossing with turkey. Toasting lettuce leaves lightly in a dry pan adds nutty flavor and sturdiness. Store turkey mixture separately from lettuce to keep wraps crisp. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; freeze turkey mixture if desired.

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