Lettuce wraps

Lettuce wraps are a popular low-carb alternative to traditional breads and can be used as a wrap for sandwiches or burgers.

Shanghai-style lettuce wraps with sauces at Auburn Alehouse

Types of lettuce used

• Some popular types of lettuce used for wraps include iceberg, butter lettuce, and Romaine.
• These types of lettuce have large, sturdy leaves that can hold fillings without breaking or wilting.

How to make lettuce wraps

• To make lettuce wraps, simply take a large lettuce leaf, fill it with your choice of ingredients, such as cooked meat, cheese, vegetables, and sauce, and then roll it up or fold it over to enclose the filling.
• Some popular filling options include grilled chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, or tofu, along with vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and avocados.
• You could also add condiments such as salsa, guacamole, hummus, or a spicy sauce to your wrap.

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Benefits

• Lettuce wraps are a great option for those following a low-carb diet because they provide a low-carb, low-calorie, and low-fat option for sandwich or burger.
• They can also be a great way to add more greens to your diet.
• It is important to note that not all types of lettuce are created equal, for example some types of lettuce such as Iceberg or bibb lettuce have less nutritional value compared to others such as romaine or arugula, thus incorporating different types of lettuce to have a variety in your diet.