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Fiesta Lettuce Wraps and Pepper Boats

Fiesta Lettuce Wraps and Pepper Boats

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 6 sweet, mini bell peppers
    • 🥬 8 lettuce leaves

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 cup instant brown rice

  • Protein

    • 🐟 1 pound tilapia filets, fresh or frozen

  • Seasoning

    • 2 teaspoons Southwest chipotle seasoning
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Oil

    • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • Citrus

    • 🍋 2 limes

STEPS

1

Slice peppers in half vertically. Arrange lettuce and 8 pepper halves on a serving platter.

2

Cook brown rice according to package directions.

3

Sprinkle both sides of tilapia filets with Southwest chipotle seasoning.

4

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side (cook fish until it is opaque, 145 ºF). Flake with a fork and place in a serving dish.

5

When rice is done, stir in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, juice from one lime, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut remaining lime into wedges.

6

To serve, set out pepper-lettuce platter, rice, and fish. Allow guests to build their own wraps.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.Make sure your fish is fully cooked to ensure food safety (internal temperature of 145 ºF).To save time, use pre-cooked instant rice.Mini sweet bell peppers and fresh lettuce leaves add a crunch and visual appeal to this dish.Customize the seasoning to your preferred spice level for a more personalized dish.