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Turkey and avocado lettuce wraps

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These Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps are the perfect combinations of healthy, tasty, and easy to make. With lean ground turkey, creamy avocado, and flavorful spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with anyone looking for a delicious low-carb, high-protein meal option that is suitable for diabetics.

To serve, you can offer additional toppings like shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, or hot sauce to add some extra flavor and texture. These wraps also make a great meal prep option, as you can prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble the wraps when you're ready to eat. Just be sure to store the lettuce leaves separately from the filling to keep them fresh and crispy.

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low-carb high-protein diabetic-friendly gluten-free dairy-free paleo keto grain-free nut-free soy-free egg-free refined sugar-free low-sodium heart-healthy diabetic-friendly weight-loss-friendly clean-eating nutrient-dense fiber-rich antioxidant-rich vitamin-rich mineral-rich low-calorie low-fat low-carb high-fiber high-vitamin C high-potassium high-healthy fat low-glycemic lunch dinner main meal

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 head of iceberg or butter lettuce
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves, and use them as a base for the turkey and avocado mixture.
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and wrap them up like a burrito.
Serve the lettuce wraps immediately and enjoy!