Asian Style Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Craving a light yet flavorful dinner? These Asian Style Lettuce Wraps are a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe the whole family will devour! This recipe features juicy ground pork and beef, vibrant veggies, and a savory sauce that's perfectly balanced – but feel free to add a kick with extra chili paste! Ready in under 30 minutes, these satisfying wraps are perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 217.9 kcal
Protein 33g
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Ingredients for Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • large lettuce leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • cooking spray

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How to Make Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 lb ground pork and 1/2 lb ground beef to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add 1 medium carrot, shredded, and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, and 1-2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to your spice preference).
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 1 cup bean sprouts just before serving.
  8. Spoon the meat mixture into large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine work well).
  9. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

23g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Asian Style Lettuce Wraps?

Asian Style Lettuce Wraps takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Asian Style Lettuce Wraps?

Asian Style Lettuce Wraps has approximately 217.9 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Asian Style Lettuce Wraps?

The key ingredients for Asian Style Lettuce Wraps are Onion, Garlic, Ground Pork, Lean Ground Beef, Carrot, Soy Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.

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