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Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

14 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 17MINS

Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

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4.3
3 ratings
Lettuce wraps are such a great alternative to the typical tortilla or taco shell. They are gluten-free for those with an intolerance, carb-friendly for those scaling back and lower in calories if your simply keeping track.
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Lemons and Basil
Hi, I'm Karlee. With my love for cooking I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
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Lettuce wraps are such a great alternative to the typical tortilla or taco shell. They are gluten-free for those with an intolerance, carb-friendly for those scaling back and lower in calories if your simply keeping track.
17MINS
Total Time
$8.03
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
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Romaine Heart
5
Large Romaine Hearts
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato
2
Small Sweet Potatoes
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray
as needed
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Garlic Powder
as needed
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
optional
Avocado Sauce
Ground Turmeric
as needed
Ground Turmeric
Avocado
1/2
Large Avocado, mashed
Sour Cream
2 Tbsp
Sour Cream
Salsa
2 Tbsp
Salsa
Toppings
Whole Kernel Corn
1/2 cup
Whole Kernel Corn
Organic Black Beans
1/2 cup
Organic Black Beans
Tomato
1/2 cup
Tomato
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
220
Fat
3.6 g
Protein
11.5 g
Carbs
36.9 g
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step 1
Spiralize Sweet Potatoes (2) or cut them into small matchstick pieces.
step 1 Spiralize Sweet Potatoes (2) or cut them into small matchstick pieces.
step 2
Grease stovetop pan with a little Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray (as needed), then add sweet potatoes and cook on the burner over medium heat for approximately 5-7 minutes or until sweet potatoes noodles/matchsticks are tender.
step 3
Add Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Ground Turmeric (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), and Cayenne Pepper (as needed) about midway through and stir well to incorporate.
step 4
Meanwhile, wash and prepare your Romaine Hearts (5), pat dry with clean paper towel and set aside.
step 4 Meanwhile, wash and prepare your Romaine Hearts (5), pat dry with clean paper towel and set aside.
step 5
Rinse and drain Organic Black Beans (1/2 cup) and Whole Kernel Corn (1/2 cup). Rinse and chop Tomato (1/2 cup) then set all toppings aside.
step 6
For the avocado sauce, mix Avocado (1/2) with Sour Cream (2 Tbsp) and Salsa (2 Tbsp), stir well.
step 6 For the avocado sauce, mix Avocado (1/2) with Sour Cream (2 Tbsp) and Salsa (2 Tbsp), stir well.
step 7
Once sweet potatoes are cooked, remove from the stovetop​ or oven and allow to cool a few minutes.
step 8
Assemble your lettuce wraps with a layer of avocado sauce, followed by cooked sweet potatoes, and favorite toppings, serve!
step 8 Assemble your lettuce wraps with a layer of avocado sauce, followed by cooked sweet potatoes, and favorite toppings, serve!
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Appetizers
American
Budget-Friendly
Comfort Food
Lunch
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Sandwiches & Wraps
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