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Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Yogurt Sauce

Lettuce leaves filled with turkey, vegetables, and yogurt sauce, ready in 22 minutes and about 300 calories.

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Editorial illustration: Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Yogurt Sauce
Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Servings1
Estimate per serving≈ 300 kcal

Key takeaways

  • 10 min prep · 12 min cook · 1 servings.
  • ≈ 300 kcal per serving; recalculate with your brands and amounts.
  • Cook ground turkey to 74 °C / 165 °F internally and separate lettuce leaves before filling.

Why it works

Lettuce adds freshness and crunch. Spices and a measured yogurt sauce keep lean turkey flavorful and juicy.

Makes 1 servings. Each has an estimated 300 calories; brands, actual weights, and cooking oil change the result. Adapt the recipe to your needs.

Measured ingredients

  • 120 g cooked lean ground turkey
  • 3 large lettuce leaves (60 g)
  • 100 g tomato and onion
  • 50 g plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 5 g olive oil
  • Cumin and lemon

How to make it

  1. Cook turkey with oil and cumin until it reaches 74 °C / 165 °F internally.
  2. Mix yogurt with lemon; dice tomato and onion.
  3. Fill lettuce leaves with turkey, vegetables, and sauce.
Practical tip: Cook ground turkey to 74 °C / 165 °F internally and separate lettuce leaves before filling.

How to log it in Kcalories

Log every ingredient, including oil, using its pre-cooking weight or a matching database entry. Add the whole recipe and divide by 1 equal servings. If you substitute an ingredient, update the log: the number on this page is a reference only.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a serving?

About 300 calories with the listed amounts. Weigh and log your ingredients for your own estimate.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Ground chicken works too; if you add tortillas, log them as part of the meal.

Responsible use. Calories, portions, and rates in this guide are educational estimates. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, take medication that affects weight, or have an eating-disorder history, speak with a qualified professional. Read the medical notice.

Official sources for further reading

Dr. Hugo Daniel Parrales López

About the author: Dr. Hugo Daniel Parrales López

Dr. Hugo Parrales is a physician and Kcalories developer. He shares practical guides to food, physical activity, and habit tracking to help readers make informed decisions. This content is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.

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