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Thai Lettuce Wraps

Thai Lettuce Wraps: Quick, Delicious Family Dinner Delight

Thai Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners, allowing for easy customization and health-conscious options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions adds mild flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or substitute with ginger paste
For the Wraps
  • 1 head butter lettuce or use Bibb or romaine hearts
  • 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice use brown or jasmine for nutrition, cauliflower for lower carbs
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted cashews chopped and toasted
  • 1 medium lime for squeezing over wraps
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil for flavor
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos gluten-free soy sauce alternative
  • 1-2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce to taste
  • pinch sea salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce by mincing garlic and grating ginger. Whisk together garlic, ginger, sesame oil, coconut aminos, Thai chili sauce, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef in a large skillet over medium heat, adding ground beef and breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Incorporate Green Onions by stirring sliced green onions into the cooked beef and cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Sauce to the beef mixture. Stir and simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Prep the Lettuce and Toppings by washing and drying butter lettuce and preparing avocado and cashews.
  6. Assemble Your Wraps by placing lettuce leaves on a platter, spooning the beef mixture onto each, and topping with avocado, cashews, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Drain excess grease for healthier wraps. Adjust spice level according to preference.

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