Lettuce Bundles

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Lettuce Bundles
30 min.
24
13kcal

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Looking for a fresh and vibrant appetizer that will impress your guests without weighing them down? Look no further than these delightful Lettuce Bundles! Perfectly suited for any occasion, these bundles are not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an ideal choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a stunning platter of colorful, crunchy bundles that are bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a refreshing combination of crisp lettuce, sweet red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and crunchy carrots, all wrapped up in a tender leaf of butterhead lettuce. The zesty orange sauce, infused with a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes, adds a delightful tang that elevates these bundles to a whole new level.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a fancy dinner party, or simply looking for a healthy snack, these Lettuce Bundles are sure to be a hit. They make for a fantastic antipasti option or a light starter that will leave your guests wanting more. Plus, with only 13 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this easy and delicious recipe that celebrates the beauty of fresh produce.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • heads boston lettuce separated cut in half) (Boston or Bibb)
  • large bell pepper red cut into thin 2-inch-long strips ( 1 1/2 cups)
  • 0.5  cucumber english cut into julienne (matchstick-cut) strips (1 cup)
  • cup carrots (matchstick-cut)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, stir orange juice, sugar, cornstarch and pepper flakes with wire whisk until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  2. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and orange peel. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, on center of each lettuce leaf, place equal amounts of bell pepper, cucumber and carrots; roll up, leaving ends open. Secure with toothpick; place on serving platter.
  5. Serve bundles with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories13kcal
Protein10.39%
Fat5.25%
Carbs84.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.04
Glycemic Load
1.23
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
3.7369565315869%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.62mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:13.36kcal
0.67%
Fat:0.09g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:3.08g
1.03%
Net Carbohydrates:2.59g
0.94%
Sugar:2.21g
2.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.03mg
0.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.38g
0.76%
Vitamin A:1574.98IU
31.5%
Vitamin K:15.98µg
15.22%
Vitamin C:12.38mg
15%
Folate:16.08µg
4.02%
Potassium:84.1mg
2.4%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.35%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.16%
Fiber:0.49g
1.97%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.42%
Iron:0.25mg
1.37%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.25%
Magnesium:4.67mg
1.17%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.17%
Phosphorus:10.6mg
1.06%