Tacos de Lechuga

Tacos de Lechuga are a fresh and healthy twist on traditional tacos, using crisp lettuce leaves as the shell. Packed with vibrant vegetables and lean protein, these tacos are a guilt-free snack that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce leaves - 8 large
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Avocado, diced - 1 medium
• Red onion, finely chopped - 50 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
2. Carefully separate the romaine lettuce leaves to use as taco shells.
3. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each lettuce leaf, filling them generously.
4. Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy snack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and healthy fats from avocado.

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