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    Fajita Lettuce Wraps

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    Try this lower calorie and healthier version of a Mexican classic, Fajita Lettuce Wraps. It's packed full of protein and the homemade fajita seasoning has those authentic smoky flavours which make this dish so delicious. Enjoy!
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    £1.20
    Makes: 3
    Main
    Mexican
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    Fajita Lettuce Wraps

    by Mimi Harrison
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    5 from 3 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    £1.20
    Main
    Mexican
    Servings: 3
    lettuce leaves filled with chickens, chopped tomato and avocado
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    Try this lower calorie and healthier version of a Mexican classic, Fajita Lettuce Wraps. It's packed full of protein and the homemade fajita seasoning has those authentic smoky flavours which make this dish so delicious. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 2 baby gem lettuces (£0.65)
    • 2 chicken breasts-diced (£3.00/2)=(£1.50)
    • 1 white onion (£0.09)
    • 300 g frozen sliced peppers (£0.87/2)=(£0.44)
    • 1 avocado (£1.12/2)=(£0.56)
    • Handful of cherry tomatoes (£0.48)
    • Handful of coriander, optional (£0.50)

    Cupboard Essentials

    • ½ tsp chilli powder
    • 2 tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • Salt & Pepper

    Method

    • Melt the coconut oil in a mug for 30 seconds and add the fajita seasoning to the liquid.
    • Dice two large chicken breasts and add them to a pan, pouring the oil mix onto the chicken and stirring.
    • Gently fry the chicken with the sliced onion for 10 minutes and then add the frozen peppers to the pan.
    • Meanwhile, mash the avocado and slice up the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Lay out the ‘lettuce boats’ and pop the chicken/pepper mix into them. Add the avocado and tomato and pop on some coriander.

    Nutrition

    Servings: 3 servings
    Fat: 9g
    Calories: 295kcal
    Carbohydrates: 19g
    Protein: 35g

     

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