Make your tacos healthier with vegetarian taco lettuce wraps. They are packed with flavor and easy to make.
Here is what you will need
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- olive or avocado oil
- bib or romaine lettuce
- fresh garlic or garlic powder
- onion or onion powder
- cooked quinoa
- black beans (canned or cooked)
- fresh cilantro
- tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- water
- spices: chili powder, sea salt, ground cumin, oregano
- toppings such as: avocados, copped onions, tomatoes, olives, salsa
- skillet
Total estimated time to make this recipe: 30 to 40 minutes
Lettuce wraps are a great vehicle for tacos. When the filling is wrapped in lettuce, it makes a light, fresh and flavorful taco. They are lower in carbs, and gluten free too. This is a satisfying healthy meal that everyone will love.
Vegetarian taco lettuce wraps are super easy to make and in one pan for a quick clean up. The quinoa and beans give the tacos a meaty plant based texture that’s packed with protein. Serve them topped with homemade salsa and guacamole for a real treat.
Recipe Tips
The best lettuce to use
Boston bib or romaine lettuce is the best type of lettuce to use for lettuce wraps. The leaves are pliable and thick enough to hold the taco filling.
Meal Prep Tip
Make the quinoa the night before and store it in the refrigerator overnight for an even faster dinner.
How to serve them
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate, and place a scoop of lettuce on top of each lettuce leaf. Roll up the leaf and eat it with your fingers or use a knife and fork.
- Serve the wraps in a bowl. Place 3 to 4 leaves in bowl and top with the taco filling.
Storage
Store the leftover taco filling in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in the microwave or on top of the stove.
Ingredient variations
- Quinoa can be substituted with an equal amount of brown rice
- Black beans can be replaced with an equal amount of kidney beans or white beans.
- If fresh garlic is not available, use 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder per garlic clove
- Substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for the onion
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PrintVegetarian Taco Lettuce Wrap
Make your tacos healthier with vegetarian taco lettuce wraps. They are packed with flavor and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chopped fresh or canned low sodium tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 head of romaine or bib lettuce cleaned
Instructions
- heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- add the onion and garlic; cook until they begin to soften.
- Next, add 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon oregano, quinoa and beans and combine.
- Add the tomtatoes and stir
- reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes longer
- Recuce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes
Notes
- Quinoa can be substituted with an equal amount of brown rice
- Black beans can be replaced with an equal amount of kidney beans or white beans.
- If fresh garlic is not available, use 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder per garlic clove
- Substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for the onion
- If you are using both garlic powder and onion powder; skip steps 1 and 2
Keywords: taco lettuce wraps, vegetarian taco leetuce wraps
You did a great job with the colors! The rainbow like look is very eye catching.
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Than you Jessica!
This is such a tasty, light, warm night meal!
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So fun and delicious! I really love how the cool lettuce wrap balances with the hearty taco filling!
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MMmm, super satisfying and yummy! We love lettuce tacos!
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These look so colorful and filling! Can’t wait to try them.
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We’ve been eating more plant-based meals these days and this one is now on my list to make.
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Although I am not vegetarian I do love to have meatless dishes in my menu to balance the health of it all. These are perfect for that, absolutely love them!
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I just found my next Taco Tuesday recipe! I love this meatless option. Pinned!
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Love the healthy spin on this, Anne, and can’t wait to make it again. Such amazing flavors in every bite!
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A delicious vegetarian dish. Especially like having leftovers of the mixture to enjoy throughout the week.
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I really love the photos and the step photos too. I started to eat tacos with lettuce but I never tried vegetarian. I will give a try to this recipe. I also pinned this recipe!
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Oh my, are these good. I have been looking for a really good veggie taco and this is so flavor-packed. The quinoa adds a wonderful texture and being low-carb is what I need right now.
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My daughter tried this (15 and allergic to most meats)…it was a hit!
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I’m glad she liked them!