Heather’s Mexican Roll-Ups

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2

Heather's Mexican Roll-Ups for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

Ready In

12 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 lean ground turkey or 1/4 extra lean ground beef
	1 whole wheat tortillas or ( 7 1/2 inch ) low-carb tortillas
	1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
	1/3 cup romaine lettuce leaf , shredded
	1/3 cup chopped tomato , remove seeds
	2 tablespoons salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

14g

Heather's Mexican Roll-Ups are a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner option. Combining ground turkey or beef with vegetables and whole wheat tortillas creates a balanced meal that is high in protein and low in calories. These roll-ups make a great on-the-go lunch because not only are they tasty, but they are also portable. Additionally, the variety of flavors and textures makes this dish a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Place a frying pan on medium-high heat and add ground turkey or beef to cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until browned.
2.	Heat a tortilla in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or on a griddle for 30 seconds.
3.	Spread nonfat sour cream (1/2 tablespoon) in the middle of the tortilla.
4.	Place the cooked meat on top of the sour cream.
5.	Sprinkle lettuce and tomato over the meat.
6.	Spread salsa over the lettuce and tomato.
7.	Roll the tortilla into a burrito by tucking in the sides and rolling it tightly.

PROS

Easy and quick to make.
Low in calories and high in protein.
Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal on-the-go.

CONS

The meat needs to be cooked properly and sometimes it may dry out if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Heather’s Mexican Roll-Ups are low in calories and high in protein, making them a great meal option for people looking to maintain a healthy weight. They are also rich in vitamin C, iron and fiber. The inclusion of lettuce and tomato provides the antioxidants that can help fight diseases and aid digestion. Plus, the use of turkey instead of beef can help reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed.