Low Calorie Lettuce Wraps
These low-calorie lettuce wraps are a refreshing and healthy meal option, packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables. They are quick to prepare and highly customizable to suit your taste.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken or turkey (lean)
- 12 Lettuce leaves (Bibb, butter, or romaine) whole leaves
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup Carrots, shredded
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated fresh
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional) to taste
- 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 Green onions, sliced for garnish
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken or turkey over medium heat until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, shredded carrots, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet with the cooked meat, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha or red pepper flakes if desired, then cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and mix in the chopped water chestnuts.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, and spoon the prepared meat and vegetable mixture into each lettuce cup.
- Garnish the lettuce wraps with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or add a sprinkle of peanuts for extra crunch. These wraps are also great with shrimp or tofu as a protein source.