Friday, August 8, 2008

Low Carb Recipe for Lettuce Tacos

This great lunch or light dinner is ready in only 20 minutes, and serves 4.

Olive Oil
3/4 Pounds Lean Ground Turkey
1 Red Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Water
1/2 Package of Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
8 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Avocado, bit size pieces
3/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Low-Fat, shredded
1/2 Cup Salsa

Heat olive oil in a skillet at medium-high heat. Cook turkey and half the onion until turkey is browned. Add water, taco seasoning, and cook for 2 more minutes.

Place a two lettuce leaves on each plate. Layer taco mixture, remaining raw onion, avocado, cheese and salsa onto lettuce leaves. Fold each leaf and eat like a taco, or serve like a taco salad with a knife and fork.

Per Serving
291 calories, 16g fat, 23g protein, 14g carbohydrates, 3g fiber


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