High Protein Turkey Taco Sourdough Wraps
Savory lean ground turkey and creamy cottage cheese served in rustic sourdough tortillas with fresh, crisp toppings. It is a quick, high-protein twist on taco night that keeps preparation simple and budget-friendly.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Food processor · Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To make this meal even faster, you can brown the ground turkey ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Simply reheat before assembling.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
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Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Look for: browned and fully cooked through
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Lightly whip the cottage cheese with a…
In a small bowl, lightly whip the cottage cheese with a fork to smooth out the texture.
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Warm the sourdough tortillas in a dry…
Warm the sourdough tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Look for: warm and pliable
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To assemble
To assemble, spread half of the cottage cheese onto each warm sourdough tortilla.
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Divide the cooked seasoned ground turkey evenly…
Divide the cooked seasoned ground turkey evenly between the tortillas.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top with the shredded romaine lettuce
Top with the shredded romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and pickled red onion.
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm.
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