Thai Lettuce Wraps

Easy to make, low in carbs, paleo, and incredibly delicious, this Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe is sure to become a favorite! The flavor is so fresh and so vibrant, it will absolutely WOW your taste buds!

If you’re like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier. Sometimes you’re successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge difference in the success rate is having access to healthy food that actually tastes good. And as the saying goes, we eat with our eyes first – which means healthy food also needs to look good to be appetizing. These Thai Lettuce Wraps have you covered on both fronts!

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, pork, beef, or veal
• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced/julienned carrots
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely minced lemongrass or lemongrass paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• if gluten-free, use GF soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional, for heat)
• 16 bibb lettuce leaves, washed and drained