Description
Lettuce wraps are a vibrant and healthy dish, combining fresh greens with savory fillings for a satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they are easy to prepare and customize.
Ingredients
- Butter Lettuce
- Ground Chicken or Tofu
- Fresh Garlic
- Green Onions
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Shredded Carrots
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground chicken or tofu until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped green onions; stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in soy sauce and sesame oil; cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Carefully separate butter lettuce leaves; spoon the filling into each leaf.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired, fold, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Experiment with different proteins like shrimp or beans for variety. Use sliced bell peppers or cucumbers as additional crunchy fillings.