Healthy Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, these Healthy Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low-carb meal or appetizer bursting with savory goodness. Made with tender butter lettuce leaves and filled with a tasty mix of ground chicken, crunchy vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and water chestnuts, these wraps are packed with texture and vibrant color. The filling is seasoned with a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, creating a wholesome combination of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these nutritious lettuce wraps are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a polished, restaurant-quality touch, and serve them as a satisfying, guilt-free hand-held treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, diced
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and gently dry the butter lettuce leaves. Set them aside for serving.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and allow it to warm up for 1-2 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and diced water chestnuts. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables have slightly softened.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
Stir everything together, ensuring the sauce coats the entire mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center of each butter lettuce leaf to create wraps.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy lettuce wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3007 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 102.0 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4995 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
