February 20, 2025
Lettuce Leaf Tacos
LETTUCE LEAF TACOS
Prep Time 20 mins | Cook Time 20 min
4 serves
INGREDIENTS
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock (Optional)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
- 12 large romaine lettuce leaves
METHOD
- Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Place ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, tomato, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
NOTES
Measurements are approximate and can be adjusted to your taste. All ingredients can be customized to your preferred taco toppings. This could also work especially well with iceberg lettuce.
NUTRITION FACTS
(per serving)
550 Calories
39g Fat
14g Carbs
35g Protein
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Turkey & Potato Breakfast Casserole 6 serving | 1 hora Ingredients 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 1/2 lbs Extra Lean Ground Turkey 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (divided) 2 Russet Potato (peeled, shredded, squeezed and drained of excess liquid) 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk 4 Egg 1/4 tsp Oregano 6 ozs Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Method Preheat the oven to 400oF (205oC). Use half the oil to grease a baking dish. Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess liquid, season with half of the salt, and transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded potato evenly over the cooked turkey. In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, oregano, and the remaining salt. Pour the mixture over all the ingredients in the baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over top and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares. Enjoy! Notes Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Serving Size: A 9- by 13-inch baking dish was used to make six servings. Dairy-Free: Use vegan cheese instead of cheddar cheese. Nut-Free: Use rice, coconut, or oat milk instead of almond milk. More Flavor: Add garlic when cooking the turkey. Additional Toppings: Serve with mixed greens or grilled vegetables. Nutrition Facts Amount per serving 349 calories 40gs protein 10gs carb 17gs fat
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