A low-carb version of tacos, lettuce makes an incredible vehicle to hold almost any flavor and provides an earthy crunch at the same time.
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Lettuce Fajita Wraps
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 or more large lettuce leaves
- 1 pound of steak meat or boneless chicken cut into strips
- 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic very finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano if liked
- 2 or 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow pepper seeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 small red pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the meat or chicken in a Ziploc bag with the lime juice, garlic, and spices, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes and up to 5 hours.
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok, and cook the peppers with the onions until soft, stirring often and adding salt and pepper as needed. Set aside and keep warm.
- Discard the marinade. Add one tablespoon of oil to the same pan and stir-fry the meat or chicken strips until done (about 5 to 8 minutes), again adding salt as needed.
- Spoon the cooked meat and vegetables into the center of the lettuce leaves. Add a slice of avocado or some guacamole. Fold or wrap the lettuce around the filling and if you like, secure with a toothpick or tie with blanched chives.
- You can serve alone, or with sides of salsa and guacamole.
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