Thai Lettuce Wraps

With just 5 ingredients, these Thai Lettuce Wraps are healthy and so easy to make when you’re craving something filling without loading up on carbs! And can be done in 10 minutes.

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Going into donut shops was one of the greatest joys in my life as a kid… and if I am honest, it still is, even as an adult. It’s like going to a candy store, except it’s truly a sugar store. I knew exactly what I wanted every time: chocolate sprinkle donuts or plain donuts which I added Nutella spread on top of. Just writing this has already made me crave a couple of donuts.

But, because I’m an adult, I need to tame my tongue. Oh, adulting! But I’m totally okay with it if less sugar means more vegetables (real, healthy, wholesome food), like these Thai Lettuce Wraps which I enjoy so much. And you will too because:

• They are made with delicious ingredients
• You can mix and match your ingredients to your liking
• They can be done in just 10 minutes
• The recipe is from my cookbook, which you can order here

This pretty much sums up my #TacoTuesday life these days. The cooking process itself is so easy and does not require much time. This also means that if you’re a beginner in the kitchen, you can cook this one too! These wraps are also good if you are thinking of cleaning out your fridge – and that’s where the mix and match ingredients come in.

This simple chicken stir-fry gets Thai flavor from garlic and lots of fresh basil. Serving it in lettuce cups makes it a satisfying low-carb meal, but you can add steamed rice if you like. Chop up a hot pepper, like jalapeno or serrano, and add it with the chicken for the spicy kick you find in many Thai dishes.

I recently became obsessed with Organic Fakin’ Bacon Tempeh Strips from LightLife, which I turned into TTLA sandwiches, and have been adding these strips to these wraps for #MeatlessMonday. And – oh my goodness – it tastes super duper good!

And, since life is all about balance, I’ll probably get a donut after enjoying a plateful of these Thai Lettuce Wraps. What do you think?

Thai Lettuce Wraps

With just 5 ingredients, these Thai Lettuce Wraps are healthy and so easy to make when you’re craving something filling without loading up on carbs! And can be done in 10 minutes.

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Author: Linda

Ingredients

• 1 butter lettuce head
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves roughly chopped
• 1/2 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Optional garnish:

• Fresh cilantro
• Thinly sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

• Carefully separate the head of lettuce, so you have lettuce cups.
• In the skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Add the basil leaves and cook for another 30 seconds, until they are just fragrant.
• Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce cups, top with the cilantro, carrots, and peanuts, if using, and serve.

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