Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

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14 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 17MINS

Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

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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.

Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

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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

US / Metric

5

Large Romaine Hearts

Sweet Potatoes

2

Small Sweet Potatoes

as needed

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray

1 tsp

1 tsp

Chili Powder

1/2 tsp

McCormick® Garlic Powder

1/8 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

optional

Avocado Sauce

1/2 tsp

Ground Turmeric

1/2

Large Avocado, mashed

2 Tbsp

2 Tbsp

Salsa

Toppings

1/2 cup

Whole Kernel Corn

1/2 cup

Organic Black Beans

1/2 cup

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

220

Fat

3.6 g

Protein

11.5 g

Carbs

36.9 g

Southwest Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps

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Lemons and Basil

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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 (1/2 tsp), McCormick® Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), and Cayenne Pepper (1/8 tsp) 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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