Turkey Taco Lettuce Wrap Boxes
Keto-friendly taco boxes with seasoned ground turkey, crunchy lettuce cups, and all the fixings. Swap the tortilla for lettuce and never miss the carbs.
PROTEIN 28g
CALORIES 252
P:E RATIO 11.1
TIME 22m
YIELD 4
P:E 11.1
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
1.5 lbs lean ground turkey 28G PROTEIN
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated DAIRY
1 cup diced tomatoes PRODUCE
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend DAIRY
1/4 cup sour cream DAIRY
2 tablespoons taco seasoning FLAVOR
1/4 cup water FLAVOR
1/2 cup diced red onion FLAVOR
1 avocado (add fresh at serving) PRODUCE
Hot sauce to taste FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. The cooked meat alone freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Batching: Keep lettuce leaves whole and separate from the warm meat to maintain crunch.
- Reheat: Microwave the taco meat only for 90 seconds. Keep lettuce and toppings cold.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, breaking into crumbles.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Add taco seasoning and water. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Let the meat cool completely.
04
THE MACRO PREP
Prepare 4 bento-style containers: add a portion of taco meat, several lettuce leaves, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cheese to separate compartments.
05
STEP 5
Pack sour cream in small sealed containers on the side.
06
STEP 6
At serving time, spoon meat into lettuce cups and top with desired fixings.