Lettuce Wrap Tacos

5.0
(2)

I sort of made this by accident, trying to recreate something else. My skeptical wife was amazed and added it to the menu rotation! Add other toppings as you like. I think sun-dried tomatoes are also good with this.

3
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
22 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ cup chicken broth

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, halved

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 (3 ounce) can sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir garbanzo beans, taco seasoning, and cumin into the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Mash mixture with potato masher. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Pull lettuce "cups" out of the center of each half. Fill with garbanzo bean mixture. Top with avocado, tomato, and olives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
18g Fat
40g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 927mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 737mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love