29 Lettuce Wrap Recipes
Take the bread out of the equation and enjoy the light crisp of a lettuce wrap instead.
Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps
Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Use fresh Boston lettuce leaves for these crisp and fresh pork lettuce wraps.
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Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles
Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles Recipe
The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast.
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Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce
Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce Recipe
You'll love these Asian-inspired lettuce wraps with their tangy hoisin-peanut sauce.
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Chipotle Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Chipotle Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These wraps carry the perfect amount of chipotle kick.
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Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Think of gochujang as Korean steak sauce, adding savory depth to the chicken. You can find it at many supermarkets, or substitute equal parts Sriracha and white/yellow miso (soybean paste).
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Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Because of their strength and malleability, Bibb lettuce leaves are some of the best for loaded lettuce wraps. It's worth picking up a couple of heads if you only have iceberg or romaine in your crisper.
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Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This pulled pork is slow-roasted in the oven for the perfect tender bite.
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Tuna "Poke" Burger Lettuce Wraps
Tuna "Poke" Burger Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Opt for a lettuce wrap instead of a bun with these unique seafood burgers.
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Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Keep it light with these chicken salad wraps, ready in about a half an hour and clocking in at just around 300 calories.
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Pork Larb Lettuce Wrap
At Plum Alley in Salt Lake City, chef Ryan Lowder makes what he calls "American Asian food," which includes delicious versions of his favorite Thai dishes. He especially loves this northern Thai pork salad wrapped in lettuce leaves.
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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe
If you are short on time or not so adept with a knife, grate the radishes rather than thinly slicing them into julienne strips.
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Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps
Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Inspired by the classic Vietnamese dish Cha Ca La Vong, these wraps are a fun way to serve up stir-fry. Swap in black cod for tilapia if you prefer a heartier fish.
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Thai Beef Cabbage Wraps
Thai Beef Cabbage Wraps Recipe
To add another bright touch to these sweet and spicy wraps, serve with fresh lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
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Perfect Pear Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Perfect Pear Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe
There’s something magical about the combination of a warm, spicy filling encased in cold, crisp lettuce leaves—sort of a salad and main dish all wrapped up in one tasty dish.
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Hoisin Pork and Boston Lettuce Wraps
Hoisin Pork and Boston Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Tender strips of pork, coated with a lime-infused hoisin sauce, are nestled in the delicate folds of soft, buttery Boston lettuce leaves and topped with a crunchy coleslaw. Three wraps are perfect for a light summer meal; individual wraps make excellent appetizers.
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This seven-ingredient Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps build immense flavor in about five minutes of prep time. Quick-cooking bean threads, also called cellophane or glass noodles, can substitute for any kind of Asian noodle, especially in Chinese and Korean recipes, and are available at most large supermarkets.
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Chinese Chicken and Persimmon Lettuce Wraps
Chinese Chicken and Persimmon Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Asian preparations are natural for persimmons. You can also serve individual wraps as appetizers.
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Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chipotle Dipping Sauce Recipe
Crisp iceberg lettuce cradles a Southwest-inspired mix of rice, beans, chicken, and salsa. Find fresh salsa in the produce section of your supermarket. It generally has 50 percent less sodium than bottled salsa, and it tastes like it's homemade.
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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Use roasted chicken and rice noodles to fill these creative lettuce wraps for a no-cook weeknight meal. Serve with orange slices for a bright, refreshing dessert.
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Season ground turkey with hoisin and teriyaki sauces and serve in lettuce cups for a crisp and colorful Asian-style entrée.
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Mu Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Mu Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Lettuce wraps are a fresh alternative to pancakes or tortillas. If you can't find Bibb lettuce, iceberg will work.
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Vegetable and Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Miso Sambal
Vegetable and Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Miso Sambal Recipe
In this appetizer, the fresh flavors of the vegetables come alive with the spicy, gingery sambal.
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Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups
Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe
This hearty quinoa and lentils dish is light, but still filling.
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Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken
Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Crisp cups of Bibb lettuce envelope jalapeno-spiked chopped chicken thighs in these appetizer servings of Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken.
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Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce Recipe
These colorful lettuce wraps with shrimp mimic Vietnamese spring rolls. If possible, use hydroponically grown Boston or butter lettuce sold in sturdy plastic containers that protect the leaves.
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Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu
Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu Recipe
This dish contrasts warm and cold sensations, along with firm, soft, and crunchy textures. The tofu is pressed before grilling so that it becomes firmer. Because they're more flexible, the top halves of lettuce leaves make better wrappers than the bottom halves.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups
Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe
These cups pair the freshness of a salad with the heartiness of a taco.