Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- 1 head Boston lettuce (Bibb lettuce)
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey (cooked)
- 2 small spring onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 red pepper (chopped)
- 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 11/2 tsps. cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 green onions
- 1 head Boston lettuce (washed and separated {Also known as bibb lettuce, butter lettuce})
- OPTIONAL: salsa, cheese, sour cream and chopped jalapenos
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes {make sure you crumble it as it cooks}. Stir in the black beans, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and chili powder and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and chopped green onions and add salt and pepper to taste. Place a couple of spoonfuls of the turkey mixture into the center of the lettuce leaf. Garnish with salsa, cheese and sour cream or any garnishes you like. Enjoy!
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