Mexican · antipasti

Mexican Lettuce Wraps & Spanish Rice

Name: Mexican Lettuce Wraps & Spanish Rice
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 oz lean ground turkey; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 onion, diced; 3 Tbsp water; 3 1/2 Tbsp taco seasoning; olive oil; 1 head of iceberg lettuce, leaves carefully removed; 2 cups dry brown rice; 1 1/2 cups water; 4 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups mixed frozen peas and carrots; 1 1/2 cups chopped manzanilla olives; 2 tsp oregano; ground black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 1/2 avocado; 1/2 cup salsa

“You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Mexican Lettuce Wraps & Spanish Rice a try. This recipe serves 4 and costs $4.63 per serving. One serving contains 892 calories, 50g of protein, and 36g of fat. A mixture of taco seasoning, water, tomato paste, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a pretty expensive recipe for fans of Mexican food. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 83%, which is amazing. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Mexican Lettuce Wraps & Spanish Rice, Mexican Lettuce Wraps, and Mexican Lettuce Wraps.”

total: 30 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Ground turkey20 oz
Garlicsliced4 cloves
Oniondiced½
Water3 tbsp
Taco seasoning3.5 tbsp
Olive oil4 servings
Iceberg lettuceleaves carefully removed1 head
Brown rice2 cups
Water1.5 cups
Tomato paste4 tbsp
Peas and carrots2 cups
Manzanilla olives1.5 cups
Oregano2 tsp
Ground pepper4 servings
Cheddar½ cup
Avocado½
Salsa½ cup

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Method preview

4 steps · 30 min

1
In a large pan, over medium heat, add a few drizzles of olive oil, the sliced garlic, and the diced onions. Cook until softened. Stir in the 3 1/2 Tbsp of taco seasoning just to combine.Lower the heat to medium low.
2
Add in the water and ground turkey and use a potato masher to break up the turkey. Stir occasionally to coat the turkey with the seasoning. Cook through completely.
3
Place your meat into a bowl along with any toppings you want - we used shredded cheddar, diced avocado, and salsa.For the Spanish rice, boil the the rice until cooked through.

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