Gỏi Cuốn Keto

Gỏi Cuốn Keto is a refreshing and healthy Vietnamese spring roll that replaces traditional rice paper with cucumber sheets, making it perfect for a low-carb diet. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious, ideal for a light breakfast.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 large, thinly sliced lengthwise
• Cooked shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Cooked chicken breast - 100 grams, shredded
• Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large, for wrapping
• Creamy peanut butter - 2 tablespoons (or almond butter for keto)
• Soy sauce or coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare cucumber sheets by slicing the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
2. In a small bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes to create a dipping sauce.
3. Lay out a lettuce leaf and place a few cucumber strips on top.
4. Add 3-4 shrimp and a small handful of shredded chicken on top of the cucumber strips.
5. Sprinkle with chopped mint and cilantro.
6. Carefully roll the lettuce leaf around the fillings, starting from one end, and secure the roll tightly.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create additional rolls.
8. Serve the Gỏi Cuốn Keto with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a keto diet.
• Rich in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and growth.
• High in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from nut butter, promoting satiety.

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