Vegetable Lettuce Wraps
Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these Vegetable Lettuce Wraps are the perfect blend of healthy and satisfying. Crisp lettuce leaves serve as the base, wrapped around a vibrant medley of julienned carrots, sautéed mushrooms, red bell peppers, and scallions, all lightly infused with the aromatic warmth of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil adds a hint of nuttiness, while a sprinkle of black sesame seeds brings an extra layer of texture and visual appeal. These wraps are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making them an excellent choice for a wholesome weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, Vegetable Lettuce Wraps are as versatile as they are delicious, offering a low-carb, refreshing alternative to traditional wraps.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Large lettuce leaves
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 pieces Scallions
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel and julienne the carrot, thinly slice the red bell pepper and the cucumber.
Chop the scallions into small pieces and thinly slice the mushrooms. Set all vegetables aside.
Peel and grate the ginger and mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the carrot, red bell pepper, and scallions. Continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat all the vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the vegetable mixture cool slightly.
Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Lay them flat on a clean surface.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the vegetable mixture onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
Add a few slices of cucumber on top of the vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle with black sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
To serve, simply fold the lettuce leaf around the filling like a wrap and enjoy your fresh, crisp vegetable lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2182 mg | 46% | |
*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.
