Crisp Lamb Lettuce Wraps

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Crisp Lamb Lettuce Wraps
45 min.
4
186kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious, healthy, and gluten-free dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these Crisp Lamb Lettuce Wraps! Combining tender, lean ground lamb with fresh herbs and vibrant veggies, this recipe offers a burst of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. The refreshing crunch of Boston lettuce leaves serves as the perfect vessel for a delectable filling, making these wraps a fun and interactive meal for family and friends.

Not only are these lettuce wraps a fantastic appetizer or starter for any gathering, but they're also an excellent choice for a light snack or a satisfying lunch. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the aromatic blend of spices, fresh parsley, and mint paired with the creaminess of Greek yogurt and hummus, complemented by the crunch of toasted pine nuts. Plus, with just 186 calories per serving, you can indulge without any guilt!

Ready in just 45 minutes, these wraps are easy to prepare, making them a perfect weeknight meal for busy evenings or a delightful main course for entertaining guests. So gather your ingredients, heat up that frying pan, and get ready to create a memorable dish that will leave everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  boston lettuce leaves 
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 0.5 cup cucumber chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoons garlic fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup greek yogurt plain fat-free
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounces ground lamb lean
  • tablespoons mint leaves 
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red (such as Tribe)
  • tablespoon pinenuts toasted
  • 0.5 cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  3. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through lamb) to pan; saut 5 minutes or until lamb is done.
  4. Combine parsley, tomato, and cucumber in a medium bowl. Stir in lamb mixture.
  5. Combine yogurt and hummus in a small bowl.
  6. Place about 1/4 cup lamb mixture in each lettuce leaf. Top each wrap with 1 tablespoon hummus mixture. Divide mint and pine nuts evenly among wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Calories186kcal
Protein21.93%
Fat60.09%
Carbs17.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.75
Glycemic Load
1.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.793478209039%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
0.25mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
16.3mg
Luteolin
0.46mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
1.17mg
Quercetin
9.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.47kcal
9.32%
Fat:12.86g
19.79%
Saturated Fat:4.56g
28.52%
Carbohydrates:8.66g
2.89%
Net Carbohydrates:6.24g
2.27%
Sugar:3.68g
4.09%
Cholesterol:31.67mg
10.56%
Sodium:483.36mg
21.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.56g
21.13%
Vitamin K:160.13µg
152.51%
Vitamin A:2194.61IU
43.89%
Vitamin C:30.35mg
36.79%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.06%
Folate:54.98µg
13.74%
Iron:2mg
11.14%
Fiber:2.41g
9.66%
Potassium:314.45mg
8.98%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.16%
Phosphorus:72.25mg
7.22%
Magnesium:27.36mg
6.84%
Calcium:67.62mg
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.46%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.99%
Copper:0.11mg
5.37%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.84%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.29%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.8%
Selenium:1.9µg
2.72%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.46%
Source:My Recipes