Freedom Bulletin #208

LETTUCE LEAF TACOS  Prep Time 20 mins | Cook Time 20 min 4 serves INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chicken stock (Optional) 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 12 large romaine lettuce leaves METHOD Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Place ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl. Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, tomato, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. NOTES Measurements are approximate and can be adjusted to your taste. All ingredients can be customized to your preferred taco toppings. This could also work especially well with iceberg lettuce. NUTRITION FACTS (per serving) 550 Calories 39g Fat 14g Carbs 35g Protein

 Mushroom & Chive Omelette 1 serving | 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Butter (divided) 2 cups Mushrooms (sliced) 1 tbsp Chives (chopped) 4 Egg METHOD Heat half of the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for five to seven minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Add the chives and transfer to a plate to set aside. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Heat the remaining butter in the pan. Add the eggs and cook until almost set. Place the mushrooms on one half of the omelette and fold the other half over top. Remove from heat and enjoy! NOTES Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. Dairy-Free: Use oil instead of butter. Additional Toppings: Add cheese and/or fresh herbs. Make it Fluffy: For a fluffier omelette, whisk the eggs with milk or water. More Veggies: Add spinach or kale. More Flavor: Add garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and/or salt. Nutrition Facts ​ ( Amount per serving ​) 431 calories 31g fat 8g carbs 2g fiber 5g sugar 31g protein 775mg cholesterol 295mg sodium 5mg iron