Southwestern Lettuce Wraps

This recipe brims with colour and texture—plus it’s easy to make, and even easier to eat

Southwestern Lettuce Wraps

SERVES

2

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

15

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1 tin corn kernels, drained and rinsed

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tin black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 bunch 1/4 cup packed minced fresh coriander

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • Salt, to taste

  • Juice of 1/2–1 lemon

  • Large lettuce leaves (romaine, butter lettuce, iceberg, etc.)

  • Optional additions and swaps:

  • Swap the oil for vegan butter

  • Swap the oil for 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth

  • Garnish with avocado slices

  • Garnish with diced tomatoes

  • Add a dash of hot sauce when serving

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