The 11 best lettuce wrap recipes (2024)

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What is the best lettuce to use for lettuce wraps? ›

You can use any type of green leafy lettuce for lettuce wraps, but popular types of lettuce include Boston bib lettuce and romaine hearts.

Instead of storing your lettuce in a plastic bag or wrapping it in plastic wrap, simply wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. The foil will help retain moisture in the leaves, keeping them fresh and crisp for much longer.

The sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, aji mirin (rice wine), hoisin sauce, sugar, and a bit of cornstarch. You can find most of these ingredients on the Asian section of your grocery store. I found the aji mirin in the vinegar section. Aji mirin is a sweetened rice wine.

Bibb or butter lettuce: Bibb or butter lettuce are our picks for these wraps. They have sturdy, broad leaves that hold a good amount of filling without major risk of everything falling apart. Look for relatively small heads with fresh outer leaves that show no signs of wilting.

Fill a large bowl with very hot tap water (around 120°F) and plunge your wilted greens. Let them soak for 10–30 minutes, then drain. Wrap the leaves in a damp towel and chill before using (or if you need them immediately, cool them down in ice water). They'll be perkier than a Pomeranian with a plushie.

Romaine lettuce: This lettuce is high in nutritional content. A traditional salad base, romaine lettuce contains healthy amounts of the minerals magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. It also has high amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin K.

Lettuce wraps are much lower in calories than bread, and they are very fresh. Corn Tortillas → Corn tortillas tend to be cleaner than regular bread. You can even use a tortilla to replace a pizza crust which is much lighter option.

Wraps are a simple and easy lunch option that have the potential to be super healthy. Making your own wrap ensures that you control the ingredients and create a diet-friendly meal that you can feel good about eating. Swapping a carb-heavy tortilla with lettuce is a great way to save on calories and carbs.

Bibb Lettuce – bibb lettuce leaves are the perfect size for small tacos! Remember to wash your produce. What is this? Taco Meat – use chicken, beef, or pork to fill your taco lettuce wraps.

Iceberg lettuce is also a good choice, although it doesn't offer much in the way of nutrients or fiber. We don't recommend Romaine lettuce or kale; the thick ribs in both of these greens make them difficult to fold. Leaf lettuce is too delicate to stand up to the filling in most lettuce wraps.

What kind of lettuce does Jimmy Johns use for lettuce wraps? ›

Iceberg lettuce leaves – Butter lettuce also creates a nice pocket to build a sandwich in. Deli meat – Turkey, ham or any combination of meats work. Veggies – Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, avocados. Condiments – Mustard or mayo, vinaigrette are delicious choices.