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Ginger Peanut Lettuce Wraps
5 from 27 votes

Ginger Peanut Lettuce Wraps

Ginger Peanut Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh and crunchy handheld meal featuring Boston or butter lettuce filled with a choice of protein and crisp vegetables, all complemented by a creamy, tangy peanut sauce with a hint of ginger and chili. The combination provides varied textures and balanced sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, making it suitable as a light main dish or appetizer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For The Lettuce Wraps:
  • 2 heads Boston lettuce or butter lettuce
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 green onion sliced
  • 3 carrot shredded
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 bunch basil fresh
  • 1 bunch mint fresh
  • 1 pound protein of choice chicken, tofu, shrimp
  • peanut sauce see below, with ginger
For The Ginger Peanut Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter natural
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1-3 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce to taste
  • lime about 1 tablespoon, juice of half a lime
  • 2-3 garlic pressed or grated, cloves
  • 1- 2 inch fresh ginger root peeled and grated (1-2 tablespoons worth, piece
  • 2-4 tablespoons water warm

Instructions

For The Ginger Peanut Sauce:
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  1. Add all ingredients except the water to a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Slowly add the water a little at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency (you may not need to use all of it).
For The Wraps:
  1. Separate lettuce leaves, keeping them intact. Chop all vegetables and prepare protein if using.
  2. To assemble wraps, fill with protein, veggies, a few leaves of the basil and mint, and top with peanut sauce.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation, but any cooked protein like grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or tofu works well.
  • For gluten-free versions, ensure soy sauce is labeled gluten-free.
  • Adjust chili garlic sauce amount to your preferred spice level for the peanut sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 520mg (22%) Potassium 539mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 8885IU (178%) Vitamin C 46.7mg (52%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 8885IU 178%
Vitamin C 46.7mg 52%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.