Taco Lettuce Wrap

Try this tasty, nutritious and quick recipe! Make these flavorful tacos using lettuce, cilantro and chilli peppers from your AeroGarden for a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional tacos.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 chili pepper, stemmed and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6-12 cilantro leaves
• 6 lettuce taco shells

PREPARATION

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and sear, chopping with a spatula into small pieces until the pink color is gone.

Add the garlic and chile and cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic is soft.

Add the salt, chili powder, black pepper, chili pepper, cumin, cilantro and a tablespoon of water, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.

Wrap with lettuce taco shells.

Makes: 6 servings