Taco Lettuce Wraps

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Don't limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 18, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

8 small iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves or 4 large, cut in half crosswise
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons prepared salsa
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup diced avocado
1 cup julienned jícama (see Tip)
¼ cup finely diced red onion

Directions

Wash and dry lettuce leaves well and cut out any tough ribs.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk salsa, vinegar and cumin in a small bowl.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the salsa mixture and stir to combine. Serve in the lettuce leaves, topped with avocado, jicama and onion.

Tips

Jícama is a round root vegetable with thin brown skin and white crunchy flesh. It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. To peel it, use a small, sharp knife or vegetable peeler, making sure to remove both the papery brown skin and the layer of fibrous flesh just underneath.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291	Calories
19g	Fat
8g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 wraps
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Vitamin A 246IU	5%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 47mcg	12%
Sodium 349mg	15%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 579mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Taco Lettuce Wraps

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