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Herbed Turkey and Swiss Lettuce Wraps

Quick, fresh lettuce wraps filled with ground turkey, Swiss cheese, and aromatic herbs for a light and brain-healthy meal.
Herbed Turkey and Swiss Lettuce Wraps

A simple MIND Diet recipe built around everyday ingredients that support a brain-healthy eating pattern.

Brain Care Score: 58 / 100

A practical Alzheimer’s Weekly score based on MIND-style ingredients and limits on less brain-friendly ingredients.

Why it scores well:

  • Includes leafy greens
  • Uses olive oil

Score limits:

  • Contains butter or cream

This is an editorial nutrition guide, not medical advice.

Herbed Turkey and Swiss Lettuce Wraps

Herbed Turkey and Swiss Lettuce Wraps

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Quick, fresh lettuce wraps filled with ground turkey, Swiss cheese, and aromatic herbs for a light and brain-healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 167

Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 g ground turkey cooked and cooled
  • 30 g swiss cheese cut into small cubes
  • 4 leaf lettuce large leaves such as butter or romaine, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped; fresh
  • 1 tbsp dill finely chopped; fresh
  • 0.5 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey, Swiss cheese cubes, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon juice, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  2. Lay out the lettuce leaves on a plate. Evenly divide the turkey mixture among the leaves, placing it in the center of each leaf.
  3. Wrap or fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps. Serve immediately for a fresh, light meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 272mgVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe provides lean protein and leafy greens, essential for supporting brain health. The fresh herbs add flavor without added salt or fat. Lettuce wraps are easy to hold and eat, suitable for caregivers preparing meals for older adults who prefer soft textures without sacrificing variety.

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