Turkey & Avocado Lettuce Wraps (GLP-1 Lunch Idea)
Make these delicious lettuce wraps when you're short on time and don't want a super heavy meal. This high-protein recipe works great when you're on GLP-1 medications.
Ingredients
For the Wraps
- 6 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- 8 oz turkey breast, thinly sliced OR cooked turkey
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp hummus or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ons
- Sliced bell pepper
- Sprouts or microgreens
- Sliced red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly using paper towels or a salad spinner.
- Prep the vegetables: Slice the avocado, tomato, and cucumber, julienning the cucumber for easier wrapping.
- Lay out lettuce leaves: Place the largest, most intact lettuce leaves on a clean work surface or large plate.
- Add spread: Spread a thin layer of hummus or Greek yogurt ranch down the center of each lettuce leaf, adding a small amount of mustard if using.
- Layer the turkey: Place 2-3 slices of turkey down the center of each lettuce leaf, overlapping slightly without piling too high.
- Add vegetables: Top the turkey with 2-3 slices of avocado, tomato slices, cucumber, and a small amount of shredded carrots, keeping the filling centered.
- Season: Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Wrap and serve: Fold the bottom of the lettuce leaf up over the filling, then fold in the sides and continue rolling like a burrito, or eat them open-faced with a fork and knife.
- Secure if needed: If taking these to go, wrap each one in parchment paper or plastic wrap to hold them together during transport.