Lean Green Lettuce Tacos Recipe

Name: Lean Green Lettuce Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small zucchini, diced; 1 small yellow squash, diced; 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (1.25-oz.) taco fresco seasoning; 1 (8-oz.) can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 8 romaine lettuce leaves; Toppings: diced tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, crumbled queso fresco*

Servings: persons

1 small zucchini, diced
1 small yellow squash, diced
1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1.25-oz.) taco fresco seasoning
1 (8-oz.) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 romaine lettuce leaves
Toppings: diced tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, crumbled queso fresco*

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Saute first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Stir in seasoning until blended; cook 1 minute.
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Reduce heat to low; stir in tomato sauce, and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
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Serve meat mixture in romaine lettuce leaves with desired toppings.
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*2% reduced-fat shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese may be substituted.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nueva Cocina Taco Fresco Ground Beef Seasoning.
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small zucchini, diced, 1 small yellow squash, diced, 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lean Green Lettuce Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lean Green Lettuce Tacos

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