Lettuce Wraps

These low-carb lettuce wraps are a fresh and flavorful take on a traditional Chinese dish, perfect for a light brunch. Filled with savory ground chicken and crisp vegetables, they offer a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Ingredients

• Lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine) - 8 large leaves
• Ground chicken - 200 grams
• Bell pepper (diced) - 1/2 cup
• Carrot (shredded) - 1/4 cup
• Green onion (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in diced bell pepper, shredded carrot, and chopped green onion; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and fold the leaves around the filling.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• High in protein from the chicken, promoting muscle growth and repair.

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