High Protein Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These high protein taco lettuce wraps are a fresh and healthy dinner perfect for calorie deficit meals. Made with seasoned lean beef, crunchy lettuce, fresh vegetables, and a light yogurt sauce, this easy low calorie dinner is flavorful, filling, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients :

400 g lean ground beef (14 oz)
8 large lettuce leaves
100 g cherry tomatoes (¾ cup)
80 g cucumber (½ cup)
50 g red onion (⅓ cup)
60 g Greek yogurt (¼ cup)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions :

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

Step 3

Season with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Wash and prepare the lettuce leaves and chop the vegetables.

Step 5

Fill each lettuce leaf with the cooked beef mixture and top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and Greek yogurt.

Step 6

Finish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition (1 Serving) :

Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 20 g

Tips :

Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
Add avocado for healthy fats and extra flavor.
Great for meal prep — store filling separately.
Add hot sauce for extra spice without many calories.