Lettuce chicken tacos

A fun and slightly messy dinner the whole family will love

by Emily Richards PH Ec.
221 cal Serves 6
Prep time 0h 15m
Cook time 0h 15m
Total time 0h 30m
taco filling in a lettuce cup

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In large non-stick skillet brown turkey over medium high heat until no longer pink inside. Drain in colander.

  2. Step 2

    Return skillet to medium heat and add oil. Cook onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin for about 3 minutes or until softened. Return turkey to skillet and add beans and corn. Cook stirring for about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch; add to skillet and cook stirring for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in parsley.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon into lettuce leaves on individual plates and wrap.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 6)

Calories
221
Protein
18 g
Sodium
247 mg
Potassium
770 mg
Total fat
8 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Cholesterol
53 mg
Carbohydrates
22 g
Fibre
6 g
Sugars
3 g
Added sugars
0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2011.

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