With low-carb diets like keto rising in popularity, many people are completely cutting bread, tortillas, and other flour-based products from their meals. But whether you're following a strict low-carb diet or just trying to eat cleaner, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy some of your favourite foods like tacos, gyros, and pizza (yes, really!). Enter: lettuce wraps. These lettuce wrap recipes can be made in bulk and contain plenty of tasty substitutes for those not-so-healthy ingredients; plus, they're loaded with satiating fibre and protein. Lettuce wraps also make for easy meal prep and hassle-free lunches while being just as tasty as their carb-laden counterparts. Check out these simple, creative lettuce wrap recipes from our friends at Delish and some of our favourite food bloggers!
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Spicy Prawn Taco Lettuce Wrap
Nix the fried fish taco and go for these zesty prawn taco lettuce wraps instead. Packed with fresh ingredients like grated carrots, radishes, ginger, and coriander, this lighter take on your classic fish taco will leave you feeling satisfied instead of overly stuffed. With only 732kJ (175cal) and a whopping 22 grams of protein per serving, they make the perfect meal prep idea if you need something quick, tasty, and filling for the week.
Get the recipe from Prevention »
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Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Steak Lettuce Cups
We choose crunchy romaine for these wraps. While it seems like a simple green, romaine is actually high in vitamins A (for your skin) and K (for your bones). And what's better than a sirloin steak grilled to perfection? Topped with soy sauce, jalapeños, and capsicum chutney, this lettuce wrap recipe is bursting with flavours that never get boring.
Get the recipe from Prevention »
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Lettuce Cups with Chicken and Peach Salsa
Give your chicken a fresh, sweetened spin with juicy peach slices, coriander, and lime juice. No worries if you like a bit of heat-this lettuce wrap recipe still incorporates a bit of paprika, red onion, and minced jalapeño for a spicy kick. Butter lettuce makes the perfect cup for this protein-packed mixture, which is ideal for meal prep. Simply cook your chicken on Sunday and chop up your veggies so you have a go-to meal for the week.
Get the recipe from Prevention »
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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wrap
This turkey taco lettuce wrap makes for a mess-free lunch that's just as tasty as your typical taco-but 100 times healthier. Made with ground turkey and avocado, these wraps are packed with protein and are super easy to meal prep. Just cook the turkey and pack your favourite toppings and some lettuce leaves the night before so all you have to do at lunch is assemble.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Asian Lettuce Wrap
A spin-off of a classic menu item, these Asian lettuce wraps are downright delicious. The chicken is cooked in a delicious blend of hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce (consider opting for low-sodium options if possible). This dish will only take about 20 minutes to prep, cook and assemble, and with four servings, you can meal prep for several days.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Coriander Lime Prawn Wraps
The secret to this seafood wrap is its 10-minute marinade. Soaked in coriander, lime juice, garlic and cumin, these prawn wraps make for a zesty lunchtime meal. Add some avocado to this wrap for a healthy fat that'll keep you full.
Get the recipe from Delish »
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Greek Goddess Chicken Lettuce Wraps
If you love Greek restaurants and gyros are your go-to order, these lettuce wraps are about to be your new obsession. This blogger paired her lettuce wraps with warm pita, but if you're really trying to keep things low-carb, the lettuce wraps are just as good on their own-it's up to you! What really makes this vibrant and satisfying meal is the pistachio basil goddess sauce. Drizzle it on top of your wrap for a burst of flavour and a hint of heat.
Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Mushroom Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
You don't have to touch the stove once to make these mushroom quinoa lettuce wraps; instead, they require just a food processor that does most of the work for you. A mushroom, walnut, and quinoa mixture is topped with sauce made from cashews, coriander and lime to give your wraps a tasty kick. This veggie-filled lunch is so tasty, you'll look forward to eating it all morning.
Get the recipe from Simply Quinoa »
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Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Upgrade your lunch with these Thai lettuce wraps. Each serving (two wraps with sauce) has only 1,167kJ (279cal) and packs 20 grams of protein; plus, fibre-rich veggies like carrot and capsicum will keep you satisfied for hours. You can eliminate the peanut sauce for lower kilojoules if you'd like, but since peanut butter is a healthy fat when eaten in moderation, we still recommend adding a small drizzle of sauce-a little goes a long way, according to this blogger.
Get the recipe from Parsnips and Pastries »
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Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Mongolian BBQ-inspired teriyaki chicken wraps take a little extra time (about 25 to 30 minutes) to make, but they're so worth it. Plus, this is a one-pot recipe so you'll have fewer dishes to clean, and you can use frozen veggies to save even more time. With a little over 836kJ (200cal) and 29 grams of protein, these delicious wraps are one recipe you'll make again and again.
Get the recipe from Dashing Dish »
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Vegan Taco Lettuce Wraps
No meat, no problem. These vegan taco lettuce wraps are super simple alternative that uses protein-rich tofu and fresh veggies like corn and tomatoes for a tasty, low-carb taco. This blogger included a homemade vegan sour cream recipe that incorporates tofu, olive oil, and a few other ingredients and has way less saturated fat and kilojoules.
Get the recipe from Simple Vegan Blog »
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Using a light, honey chipotle sauce, this blogger creates the perfect sweet and spicy combo in these lettuce wraps. This low-carb lunch will only take about 15 minutes to prepare and you can make enough chicken to last the whole week. Red capsicum is also an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants, while black beans give a hefty dose of protein and fibre.
Get the recipe from Eat Drink Love »
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Lemon Tarragon Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Using the juice of an entire lemon, these tarragon chicken wraps will provide you with a fresh, crisp and zesty lunch. In the dressing, mayo is swapped out for plain Greek yoghurt for creaminess that's lower in fat and higher in protein. You can make the chicken salad and even assemble the wraps ahead of time for a meal prep lunch that's healthy and flavorful.
Get the recipe from Flavor the Moments »
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Pizza Lettuce Wraps
"Pizza" and "lettuce" are two words that rarely go together, but hear us out: it's actually good. You can still savour the taste of your guilty pleasure while slashing the carbs-just fill your lettuce with all of your favourite pizza toppings and enjoy. You can even swap out the lettuce for cabbage to give your "pizza" that extra crunch.
Get the recipe from Food Faith Fitness »
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Turmeric Greek Yoghurt Lettuce Wraps
Shredded chicken and Greek yoghurt form the base of these delicious wraps, with pecans, cranberries, pistachios, and crushed capsicum adding a burst of flavour. Turmeric is also a star ingredient here, and there's a reason this spice is so trendy: it contains an anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin that may help ward off some diseases. Even better: this recipe requires no cooking at all; you just need five minutes to mix all these ingredients together.
Get the recipe from Jar of Lemons »
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