Trav's Cilantro Lime Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Trav's Cilantro Lime Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 head Romaine Lettuce; 1 lb Ground meat of choice (I used ground turkey for this particular recipe); 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 Avocados; 1 container of Hummus; 1 bunch of Cilantro; 2 limes; 1 Bottle of Balsamic Vinaigrette; 1 olive oil, extra virgin; 1 Shredded Cheese (optional); 1 Rice (Optional)

Servings: persons

2 head Romaine Lettuce
1 lb Ground meat of choice (I used ground turkey for this particular recipe)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 Avocados
1 container of Hummus
1 bunch of Cilantro
2 limes
1 Bottle of Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 olive oil, extra virgin
1 Shredded Cheese (optional)
1 Rice (Optional)

1
Heat pan, brown ground meat of choice
2
Finely chop peppers and onions.
3
Heat seperate pan with olive oil and saute peppers and onions with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Peel and dice Avocados.
5
Set aside.
6
Once peppers and onions are finished, combine meat, peppers, and avocados together.
7
Add 1 3/4 cups of Balsamic Vinaigrette to mixture and cook on low.
8
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic to taste.
9
Slice limes into wedges and set aside.
10
Finely dice Cilantro and set aside.
11
Cut heads off of Romaine lettuce and set aside.
12
Since we are using the lettuce as the wrap, the outer leaves typically work better.
13
Take two leaves of Romaine lettuce and spread hummus on the inside.
14
Add meat, pepper, onion, avocado, balsamic mix to wrap.
15
Finish off with Cilantro and Lime!
16
There are many things you can add to this such as rice, cheese, etc.
17
This is a healthier option we chose.
18
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 head Romaine Lettuce, 1 lb Ground meat of choice (I used ground turkey for this particular recipe), 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Trav's Cilantro Lime Lettuce Wraps falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Trav's Cilantro Lime Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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