29 Lettuce Wrap Recipes (2024)

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Take the bread out of the equation and enjoy the light crisp of a lettuce wrap instead.

Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps

Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Use fresh Boston lettuce leaves for these crisp and fresh pork lettuce wraps.

Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles

Slow Cooker Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickles Recipe

The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast.

Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce

Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce Recipe

You'll love these Asian-inspired lettuce wraps with their tangy hoisin-peanut sauce.

Chipotle Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Chipotle Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These wraps carry the perfect amount of chipotle kick.

Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Think of gochujang as Korean steak sauce, adding savory depth to the chicken. You can find it at many supermarkets, or substitute equal parts Sriracha and white/yellow miso (soybean paste).

Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Veggie Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Because of their strength and malleability, Bibb lettuce leaves are some of the best for loaded lettuce wraps. It's worth picking up a couple of heads if you only have iceberg or romaine in your crisper.

Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This pulled pork is slow-roasted in the oven for the perfect tender bite.

Tuna "Poke" Burger Lettuce Wraps

Tuna "Poke" Burger Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Opt for a lettuce wrap instead of a bun with these unique seafood burgers.

Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Keep it light with these chicken salad wraps, ready in about a half an hour and clocking in at just around 300 calories.

Pork Larb Lettuce Wrap

Pork Larb Lettuce Wrap Recipe

At Plum Alley in Salt Lake City, chef Ryan Lowder makes what he calls "American Asian food," which includes delicious versions of his favorite Thai dishes. He especially loves this northern Thai pork salad wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe

If you are short on time or not so adept with a knife, grate the radishes rather than thinly slicing them into julienne strips.

Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps

Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Inspired by the classic Vietnamese dish Cha Ca La Vong, these wraps are a fun way to serve up stir-fry. Swap in black cod for tilapia if you prefer a heartier fish.

Thai Beef Cabbage Wraps

Thai Beef Cabbage Wraps Recipe

To add another bright touch to these sweet and spicy wraps, serve with fresh lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

Grand Prize Winner Perfect Pear Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Perfect Pear Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe

There’s something magical about the combination of a warm, spicy filling encased in cold, crisp lettuce leaves—sort of a salad and main dish all wrapped up in one tasty dish.

Hoisin Pork and Boston Lettuce Wraps

Hoisin Pork and Boston Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Tender strips of pork, coated with a lime-infused hoisin sauce, are nestled in the delicate folds of soft, buttery Boston lettuce leaves and topped with a crunchy coleslaw. Three wraps are perfect for a light summer meal; individual wraps make excellent appetizers.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

This seven-ingredient Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps build immense flavor in about five minutes of prep time. Quick-cooking bean threads, also called cellophane or glass noodles, can substitute for any kind of Asian noodle, especially in Chinese and Korean recipes, and are available at most large supermarkets.

Chinese Chicken and Persimmon Lettuce Wraps

Chinese Chicken and Persimmon Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Asian preparations are natural for persimmons. You can also serve individual wraps as appetizers.

Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Southwestern Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chipotle Dipping Sauce Recipe

Crisp iceberg lettuce cradles a Southwest-inspired mix of rice, beans, chicken, and salsa. Find fresh salsa in the produce section of your supermarket. It generally has 50 percent less sodium than bottled salsa, and it tastes like it's homemade.

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Use roasted chicken and rice noodles to fill these creative lettuce wraps for a no-cook weeknight meal. Serve with orange slices for a bright, refreshing dessert.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Season ground turkey with hoisin and teriyaki sauces and serve in lettuce cups for a crisp and colorful Asian-style entrée.

Mu Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Mu Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Lettuce wraps are a fresh alternative to pancakes or tortillas. If you can't find Bibb lettuce, iceberg will work.

Vegetable and Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Miso Sambal

Vegetable and Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Miso Sambal Recipe

In this appetizer, the fresh flavors of the vegetables come alive with the spicy, gingery sambal.

Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups

Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe

This hearty quinoa and lentils dish is light, but still filling.

Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken

Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken Recipe

Crisp cups of Bibb lettuce envelope jalapeno-spiked chopped chicken thighs in these appetizer servings of Spicy Lettuce-Wrapped Chicken.

Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce Recipe

These colorful lettuce wraps with shrimp mimic Vietnamese spring rolls. If possible, use hydroponically grown Boston or butter lettuce sold in sturdy plastic containers that protect the leaves.

Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu

Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu Recipe

This dish contrasts warm and cold sensations, along with firm, soft, and crunchy textures. The tofu is pressed before grilling so that it becomes firmer. Because they're more flexible, the top halves of lettuce leaves make better wrappers than the bottom halves.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups

Slow-Cooker Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

These cups pair the freshness of a salad with the heartiness of a taco.