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Southwestern Lettuce Wraps

Packed with flavor, this fresh and satisfying meal won't throw your healthy eating resolutions off track.
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Course: Entree or Appetizer
Makes: 12 lettuce wraps
Author: We are not Martha

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 T olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 ½ C corn kernels thawed if using frozen
  • 1 ½ C black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 T chili powder divided
  • 3 C kale ribs removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado peeled, pit removed, and diced
  • 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 t extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Trim off the stem of the lettuce head and break off 12 individual leaves.
  • In a medium pan over medium heat, add in the olive or canola oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  • Add in the ground chicken and cook until it's no longer pink.
  • Add in ½ T chili powder, corn, black beans, and tomatoes and cook until warmed through.
  • Put mixture in bowl and stir in the kale and diced avocado.
  • In a separate, small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and the remaining ½ T chili powder. Pour over chicken mixture.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves.
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