Category: lettuce wraps

Red Curry Pork and Pineapple Lettuce Wraps

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Lettuce wraps are a quick-to-make and satisfying meal for people looking to save calories and carbs by substituting lettuce leaves for bread or tortillas. They’re also versatile, since they can be built around any combination of meats and veggies you might have on hand. This dish gets much of…


Lettuce Belongs in More Than Just Salad!

For ground beef that’s moist and tender instead of tough, we turn to an ingredient that’s more common in cookie and cake recipes: baking soda. Mixing the raw ground beef with baking soda changes the meat’s pH (how acidic it is), making it harder for proteins to link up as the beef cooks. (Too many…


Savor the Flavor of These Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are crunchy and light, and they combine for a flavorful meal. The sweet, anise-like flavor of Thai basil pairs well with the bold taste of the peanut sauce, but regular basil — or even mint or cilantro — works well too. Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce Serves 4 Active Time:…