Name: Lettuce Wrapped Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken (lean, 93% or more); 1 head romaine or butter lettuce (large intact leaves); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 avocado, diced; lime wedges for serving

Description

Lettuce Wrapped Tacos offer a fresh, low-carb alternative to traditional tacos by replacing tortillas with crisp lettuce leaves. Packed with seasoned protein, salsa, and avocado, they deliver bold Mexican-inspired flavors in a light, guilt-free format.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey or chicken (lean, 93% or more)

1 head romaine or butter lettuce (large intact leaves)

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp taco seasoning

1/2 cup salsa

1 avocado, diced

lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Wash and pat dry lettuce leaves and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

4. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

5. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned, breaking up clumps.

6. Sprinkle taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water over the meat and simmer for 1 minute.

7. Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate.

8. Spoon cooked filling into each leaf.

9. Top with salsa and diced avocado.

10. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: lunch
Method: sautéing
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 300
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 50

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