Nut-Free Vegetable Lettuce Wraps

Light, vibrant, and incredibly refreshing, these Nut-Free Vegetable Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low-carb alternative to traditional wraps, without compromising on flavor. Packed with crisp, colorful veggies like julienned carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and shredded purple cabbage, each wrap delivers a delightful crunch in every bite. A tangy, slightly sweet homemade sauce made with soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free), fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ideal as a healthy snack, appetizer, or light meal, these wraps take just 20 minutes to prepare and can easily be customized with optional quinoa for added protein. Whether you're searching for nut-free, vegan, or gluten-free recipes, these lettuce wraps are an irresistible and wholesome choice that's as easy to make as they are delicious to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 leaf Romaine lettuce leaves (large, sturdy)
• 1 large Carrot (julienned or shredded)
• 1 medium Cucumber (julienned)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup Purple cabbage (shredded)
• 2 stalk Green onions (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, for flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 0.5 cup Cooked quinoa (optional, for added protein)

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Set them aside for assembling the wraps later.

Step 2

2. Prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot and cucumber, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and shred the purple cabbage. Chop the green onions and cilantro if using.

Step 3

3. If using cooked quinoa, ensure it is at room temperature and set it aside.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce (or coconut aminos), lime juice, sesame oil (if using), honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and combined.

Step 5

5. To assemble the lettuce wraps, take one romaine lettuce leaf and layer it with your choice of vegetables—carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, green onions, and cilantro (if desired). Add a small spoonful of cooked quinoa if using.

Step 6

6. Drizzle a little of the prepared sauce over the fillings and gently fold the lettuce leaf around the vegetables to form a wrap.

Step 7

7. Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and fillings.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately as a light meal or snack. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871.5 grams (871.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	383

Total Fat 8.00g	10%
Saturated Fat 1.00g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1943mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 68.70g	25%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 26.00g
Protein 13.80g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207mg	16%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1818mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 68.4%