Name: Tex-Mex Lettuce Wrap Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 lettuce tacos
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey; 3 TBSP ground cumin; 1 TBSP chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 4 large lettuce leaves from Bibb or iceberg lettuce; chopped tomato (salsa, onions, sour cream, cheese, and hot sauce for topping)

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I’m always trying to find ways to add more vegetables to meals. I also try to replace the unhealthy or nutrient-lacking parts of a traditional recipe with a healthier and fresher option if possible.

Some of my favorite ways to do this are:

Using cabbage for “noodles” in recipes like spaghetti
Using spiral cut parsnips as “noodles” in recipes like this shrimp lo mein
Substituting cucumbers for bread in finger sandwiches or for crackers in dip recipes like this smoked salmon dip or radish cream cheese dip
Using cauliflower in place of rice in recipes like this paella
Making sweet potato noodles for this shrimp carbonara recipe

Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Of all of these recipes that substitute vegetables for grains or processed ingredients, this one is the most simple. It takes the idea of lettuce wraps and combines them with the classic taco recipe.

I’ve found that I actually like the lettuce version better since the lettuce provides a crunch and a coolness that isn’t found in a regular tortilla. I grew up in Texas and I love the flavors of Mexican food. This recipe is a great way to get the same flavors without the need for white flour or vegetable oils in the tortillas.

If you don’t love lettuce in tacos and prefer an actual tortilla, I’d recommend these homemade grain-free and gluten-free tortillas. Also, if you have the time, this salsa recipe truly is the best I’ve ever tried and it is so simple to make!