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PSMF Recipe – Mexican Lettuce Wraps

Protein Sparing Modified Fast

Filling
1/2 C lemon flavored tea
1 lb extra lean ground Turkey (I like to use 1/2 lb Turkey & 1/2 lb Pork)
1/2 t ground Cumin
1/4 C Lemon Juice
1/2 C chopped Green Onions
1 t Chili Powder
1 T chopped Parsley
1 T Apple Cinder Vinegar
2 cloves minced Garlic
Salt & Pepper to taste
Tabasco to taste

Wrap
Fresh/crisp Lettuce leaves
Chopped Tomato

Prepare a cup of Hot tea. Measure 1/2 C of the Tea and place in a skillet.  Heat until simmering
Add the ground meat.  Tossing frequently
Add the remaining filling ingredients and continue turning until the meat is fully cooked
Continue to simmer until most of the juices in the pan are evaporated (5-10 min.)
Place meat mixture in a food processor and pulse until finely minced
Additional seasoning to taste

Add about 2 T of the mixture to a a lettuce leaf with some chopped tomatoes and wrap into a roll.

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