Lettuce-Wrapped Spiced Turkey Patties with Cucumber Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Juicy turkey patties spiced with garlic and paprika, served on crisp lettuce leaves with a refreshing cucumber relish. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Ground turkey, Garlic, Paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Ground turkey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 cup Onion
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 4 large Lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup Cucumber
• 1/4 cup Tomato
• 1 tbsp Red onion
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground turkey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form mixture into 4 equal patties, 3/4 inch thick. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.
3. Step 3: While patties cook, combine 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 1 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Place each patty on a large lettuce leaf and top with 1/4 cup cucumber relish. Serve immediately.