Fajita Lettuce Cups

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Refreshing, crisp, delicious! My husband loves this dish. It's super easy and you can use pretty much whatever you have in the kitchen: chicken, shrimp, etc. Top with cilantro, Mexican-style sour cream, and cotija cheese.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®)

  • 1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into small cubes

  • 1 pound steak, cut into very small pieces

  • 10 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

Directions

  1. Melt buttery spread in a large skillet. Add fajita seasoning and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in steak and mushrooms. Cook until steak is no longer red but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

  2. Serve warm in lettuce cups.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
18g Fat
14g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 610mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 438mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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