Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are a tasty and healthy meal option that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, allowing for creative fillings and customization.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey Use your preferred protein
- 1 cup diced bell peppers Any color bell pepper can be used
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari For a gluten-free option, use tamari
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce Optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 head lettuce (butter or romaine) Use butter or romaine for the wraps
- to taste salt and pepper
- sliced green onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced bell peppers. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the shredded carrots, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing everything to combine well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the head. Scoop a generous amount of the filling into each lettuce leaf and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serving
- Serve the lettuce wraps on a plate with additional green onions and soy sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce leaves separate in a plastic bag to prevent wilting. You can prepare the filling in advance and assemble the wraps closer to mealtime.