Lettuce Leaf Tacos Recipes

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LETTUCE LEAF TACOS

For those on a low-carb kick that love Mexican but dread all the beans and bread, try this alternative for taco night. It uses lettuce leaves instead of taco shells to make a dish that's halfway between a lettuce wrap and a taco. Low on carbs and still delicious!

Provided by asliceofpi

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10



Lettuce Leaf Tacos image

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Cut up ground beef into small pieces; place into a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Sprinkle roma 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, roma tomato, about about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1223.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock
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

WATERMELON PORK TACOS IN LETTUCE SHELLS

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h11m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 19



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Steps:

  • Combine all the pork ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for the salsa, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Gently fold in the watermelon, cucumber and avocado. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, pat dry and grill for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and grill 1 more minute; remove from the heat and let rest 3 minutes before cutting into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Fill the lettuce "shells" with pork, top with salsa and devour!

2 pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds), silver skin trimmed, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon seeded and minced serrano chile
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup small (about 1/4 inch)watermelon cubes
1/4 English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 Hass avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
4 large, sturdy romaine-heart
leaves, cut into 4-inch lengths (to resemble taco shells)

PACO'S FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps image

Steps:

  • Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Place fish on grill, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes on each side, until opaque.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Place jalapeno in a food processor with cilantro, mint, mustard and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in oil. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Take the fish off grill and place on a serving plate. Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish. Add a few dashes hot sauce to the fish.
  • Pile fish in lettuce leaves and top with sauce and chopped red onions.

2 pounds grouper fish fillets
Cooking spray
Salt and pepper
1 lime
Hot sauce
Bib or green leaf lettuce leaves, for wrapping
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves
3 sprigs fresh mint
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely chopped

FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE "SHELLS"

Baked tilapia, flaked and placed in romaine lettuce leaves with tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado salsa verde.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15



Fish Tacos in Lettuce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on each side of tilapia fillets, covering evenly; cover each side with lemon juice. Place fillets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Shred tilapia; place equal portions in each romaine leaf.
  • Blend avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water together in a blender to make the avocado salsa verde. Stir in cilantro.
  • Top prepared tacos with salsa verde and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 romaine lettuce leaves
½ avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
¼ onion, minced
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

RAW "TACOS"

Delicious substitute for taco meat. You can go all raw and wrap this in lettuce leaves or use regular taco shells. Great topped with your favorite salsa and guacamole or even in a taco salad.

Provided by Yogi8

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Raw

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse till it resembles taco meat.
  • Taste and add more spices if necessary.

3 cups walnuts (soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnite then drained)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
cayenne powder
1/3 cup Braggs liquid aminos (I suggest starting with less, taste first- in case this will make it too salty for you!)

PACO'S FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Make and share this Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Halibut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps image

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Spray the pan with cooking spray; place fish on the grill pan; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook fish 5 minutes on each side or until opaque; transfer to a serving plate.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter.
  • Place the jalapeno in a food processor along with the cilantro, mint, mustard, and vinegar; turn the processor on and stream in the olive oil; season this sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish; add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Pile the fish in lettuce leaves and top each "taco" with the jalapeno cilantro sauce and chopped red onions; wrap up and eat.

2 lbs halibut fillets or 2 lbs grouper fillets
salt
pepper
bibb lettuce (for wrapping) or green leaf lettuce leaf (for wrapping)
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro leaf, stems removed
3 sprigs of fresh mint
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime
hot sauce
1/2 red onion, finely chopped

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