Lettuce Wraps
Delicious lettuce wraps filled with ground chicken, savory soy sauce, and crunchy veggies, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine)
- Ground chicken or turkey
- Soy sauce
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (minced)
- Carrots (shredded)
- Green onions (chopped)
- Sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts or cashews (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil.
- Infuse the Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the Meat: Add ground chicken or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Mix in the Goodness: Stir in soy sauce, shredded carrots, and green onions for that colorful crunch.
- Final Cooking: Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season to Perfection: Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for your preference.
- Assemble the Wraps: Serve the mixture in lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped nuts if desired for that added crunch.
Notes
Leftover filling can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. For best results, assemble wraps right before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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