Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching so here’s a Recipe for you! Whether you are just planning a fun family dinner or a fiesta with friends, these loaded lettuce boats are the perfect thing to serve. They don’t require hours of prep, plus, guests can customize the toppings to their own tastes.
Setting out clean white bowls with colorful toppings does double duty by creating a beautiful tablescape as well.
Don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients. If you don’t have a particular ingredient (or just don’t care for it), leave it out! Also, I prefer my homemade guacamole and salsa to store-bought, especially since I have control over what goes in it. If you want to skip a step and buy it pre-made, go right ahead.
Here’s what you’ll need for the Cinco de Mayo Recipe for  Stuffed Boats:
Stuffed boats
Ingredients
- For the Guacamole:
- 2 whole avocados diced
- 1/2 beefsteak tomato fined diced
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- For the Salsa:
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp red pepper optional
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1 Can Amy's Organic Refried Beans they're vegan
- 1 can or 2 cups sweet corn
- 1 cup corn tortilla chips roughly crushed
- Romaine leaves
- 1 cup black olives roughly chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the guacamole ingredients and mix gently. Place in a serving bowl. Do the same for the salsa.
- Drain the corn and place in a serving bowl. Do the same with the crushed tortilla chips and the refried beans.
- Arrange the romaine leaves on a platter and garnish with the black olives.
- Let guests create their own loaded lettuce boats and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe Bio:   I’m Sarah White, Owner of Mindfully Frugal Mom, and I believe passionately that eating natural foods does not have to break the bank. I devote my time to creating a healthy lifestyle for my family while saving money. In my limited spare time I can be found having dance parties to musical theater with my 2 preschoolers.
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I hope you enjoy this Cinco de Mayo Recipe!
Using a lettuce leaf is so much healthier and lighter than using a tortilla or taco shell. Great idea!
Hi again Susan T! This is a healthier recipe indeed.
I am amazed at just how wonderful and tasty those look. I am not always on the lookout for these kinds of recipes ~ so great in the hotter months when you don’t want a heavy meal.
Thanks Robin…yes its been very hot this summer…they are a perfect meal 🙂
These sound fantastic! Wednesday night is Mexican Night at our house! Lol We will have to try these
These look delicious, no one else from my family would like them but would be perfect for my lunches.
I’ll be honest…usually when I hear Vegan or Glutten Free, I cringe, but this looks absolutely yummy. I will be making some of these!! Thanks for letting me see that Vegan/Glutten Free can be delicious and look great also!
I never thought about using those ingredients in a lettuce boat instead of a tortilla. Looks great and good for you!
Mmm! Those boats look delicious – I’ll have to try the ASAP! 🙂
These stuffed boats look so cute and enticing.
I pinned this! http://pinterest.com/pin/544091198702093133/