Tacos de Lechuga
Tacos de Lechuga are a fresh and vibrant keto-friendly twist on traditional tacos, using crispy lettuce leaves as the base instead of tortillas. Packed with flavorful seasoned beef and topped with zesty avocado and salsa, these tacos are both satisfying and healthy.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground beef - 250 grams
- Lettuce leaves (butter or romaine) - 8 large leaves
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Avocado - 1 medium, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare the lettuce leaves by rinsing and patting them dry.
- In a bowl, combine diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix gently to create a fresh salsa.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few spoonfuls of the seasoned beef into each lettuce leaf, then top with the avocado salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Tacos de Lechuga!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Total Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.
- Rich in healthy fats and protein, promoting satiety and muscle maintenance.
Tags
SpanishKetoLunch