Craving a fresh and flavorful lunch or snack that's also light and healthy? Look no further than the Deli Lettuce Wrap Lite Bleu. This delightful recipe combines the crispness of lettuce with the savory flavors of deli meat, cheese, and a tangy lite bleu dressing, resulting in a satisfying and guilt-free meal.
In this article, you'll find the step-by-step instructions to create these delicious lettuce wraps, along with two variations to suit your preferences. The classic Deli Lettuce Wrap Lite Bleu features lean turkey, provolone cheese, and a creamy lite bleu dressing, all wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce. If you prefer a vegetarian option, the Veggie Delight Lettuce Wrap swaps the deli meat for grilled zucchini and bell peppers, while the Spicy Southwest Lettuce Wrap adds a kick of heat with pepper jack cheese and a spicy ranch dressing.
These lettuce wraps are incredibly versatile and customizable, so feel free to mix and match ingredients to create your own unique combinations. Whether you're a fan of classic deli flavors or prefer a vegetarian or spicy twist, you're sure to find a lettuce wrap recipe in this article that satisfies your cravings.
DELI TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
I used to make these during my training days when I worked at a restaurant in Hawaii. They're low-fat, low-carb, high-protein, quick and delicious-a great choice before or after a workout. -Duncan Omarzu, Astoria, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add turkey; heat through. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar just until combined., Serve in lettuce leaves. Top with avocado, cheese and if desired, sprouts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN DELI WRAPS
Make and share this Italian Deli Wraps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spread butter on one side of each tortilla. Layer each with cheese, ham, bologna, pepperoni, banana peppers, tomato, lettuce and/or optionals to within 2 inches of edge. Spread mayonnaise over lettuce. Roll tightly.
- Serve immediately or wrap in plastic or waxed paper and chill up to 2 hours.
DELI LETTUCE WRAP (LITE-BLEU)
You can share one or eat both of these abundant and deli-cious wraps yourself for a great lunch and still be under 300 calories.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 wraps, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lettuce leaves onto a plate and spread with cream cheese in a line down the length of the leaf, then drizzle with mustard.
- Top with spinach, turkey, ham, onion, tomatoes, cranberries, and bean sprouts.
- Roll up longways and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 785.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1
EASY LETTUCE WRAPS
Lettuce leaves are great wraps for stir-fried pork. This fun recipe is bursting with Asian flavors!
Provided by Kikkoman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine stir-fry sauce, sherry and cornstarch; set aside.
- Stir-fry pork, onion and garlic together in hot wok or large skillet over high heat until pork is no longer pink; drain excess fat. Add stir-fry sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until pork is evenly coated with sauce. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and sesame oil. To serve, place desired amount of meat mixture in lettuce leaf and wrap to enclose.
MUSHROOM GUACAMOLE
Threw together what I had on hand to make a nutritious lettuce wrap spread & what resulted was good enough to share & make again!
Provided by Christina P.
Categories Avocado
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dice mushrooms & place in bowl. Mix with vinaigrette. Let sit 5 minutes to marinate a bit.
- While mushrooms are marinating, prepare avocado & cilantro.
- Add remaining ingredients to bowl & mash avocado as you are mixing together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 7.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.5
ROAST BEEF DINNER ENCHILADAS (LITE-BLEU)
A great dinner all rolled up into one and baked in a casserole dish. This is a great recipe for using up leftovers, and looks elegant too.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add the onions and garlic. Cook for one to two minutes. Add gravy, tomatoes, and italian seasoning.
- Meanwhile, heat potatoes and gently fold in broccoli and carrots. To each slice of roast beef, spread about 1/2 cup of the potato mixture and roll up. Place beef rolls, seam side down, in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon gravy mixture over beef rolls, cover and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with parsley and parmesan, and serve.
CLASSIC DELI WRAPS
I got this from a Pampered Chef season's best book about 8 years ago Since then, I have made them alot, both for catered functions and my own lunches or kids picnics
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 6 Wraps, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, mustard and honey in Small Batter Bowl; mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper®. Slice lettuce and dice tomato and bell pepper using Chef's Knife.
- Using Medium Scoop, top each tortilla with a level scoop of cream cheese mixture; spread to within 1/4 inch of edge using Small Spreader. Cover with 1/4 cup lettuce, pressing lightly. Place two ham slices over lettuce. Grate 2 tablespoons cheese over ham using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Top evenly with tomato, bell pepper and bacon.
- . Roll up each tortilla tightly. To serve, cut each wrap diagonally in half with Serrated Bread Knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 1797.1, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 27.8
2BLEU'S WHITE LASAGNA (LITE-BLEU)
Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots, and more in a wonderful lasagne with Alfredo sauce. Add some provolone in between the layers for added 'Italian' flavor! If you use reduced-fat alfredo sauce, and low carb pasta, this will fit into a Lite-Bleu menu. All Lite-Bleu recipes are complete meals that we designed for our weight loss diet or recipes that can be prepared for it. Be sure and use low fat alfredo sauce. All Lite-Bleu recipes are complete meals that we designed for our weight loss diet. Please visit our homepage for more info.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Spray non-stick cooking spray in a large skillet. Saute' chicken with garlic, onions, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until done.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. and one 16 oz jar of alfredo sauce; set aside. Mix together steamed broccoli, carrots, and roasted red peppers; set aside. In a medium bowl mix ricotta and mozzarella cheese, parsley, and egg Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Pour 1/2 of the remaining jar of alfredo sauce in bottom of a deep 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading out evenly.
- LAYER AS FOLLOWS: 1/3 cooked lasagne noodles. 1/2 ricotta/mozzarella cheese mixture. 1/2 chicken mixture. 1/2 vegetable mixture. Repeat.
- Finally, top with remaining pasta and 1/2 jar of alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for about 1 hour. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
ANTHONY'S FAVORITE STUFFED SHELLS (LITE-BLEU)
This is a healthier version of Recipe #269274. We've reduced the calories down from 656, the fat down from 34.4g, and the carbs down from 47.7g. All Lite-Bleu recipes are complete meals that we designed for our weight loss diet. Please visit our homepage for more info.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F In a large bowl, mix ricotta, cottage, and mozzerella cheeses, parsley, salt, pepper, and eggs thoroughly.
- Pour 2 cups of the sauce in a 9x13x2" pan. Fill shells with cheese mixture generously, and place into the pan with the sauce.
- Drizzle remaining sauce lightly over the top of the shells. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 30-40 minutes until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 804, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 17.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. This will help the wraps hold together and prevent them from getting soggy.
- Choose a variety of fillings. This will make the wraps more interesting and flavorful. Some good options include grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, vegetables, and cheese.
- Don't overstuff the wraps. This will make them difficult to eat and may cause the lettuce to tear.
- Drizzle the wraps with a light dressing. This will help to add flavor and moisture. Some good options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or a vinaigrette.
- Serve the wraps immediately. This will help to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
Conclusion:
Deli lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give deli lettuce wraps a try!
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