Go Back
Black Bean Taco Lettuce Wraps

Black Bean Taco Lettuce Wraps

These black bean taco lettuce wraps are a quick and healthy meal! Crunchy romaine lettuce leaves are filled with sautéed black beans that have been seasoned with taco spices. Topped with a guilt free jalapeño lime crema!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For Crema
  • 1/3 cup non fat, plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup jarred jalapeños, chopped finely I used tamed (not as spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon juice of jarred jalapeños
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt to taste
For Tacos
  • romaine lettuce leaves try to get decent sized leaves
  • olive oil
  • 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • shredded red cabbage for topping (optional)
  • green onions for topping (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make crema first by mixing all ingredients for cream together, set aside.
  2. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add black beans and all spices to pan. Stir until well mixed and saute for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Assemble tacos by spooning some black beans in romaine lettuce leaf, drizzle crema on top of beans, followed by shredded cabbage and green onions.
  5. Enjoy!