Thai Lettuce Wraps with Veal
Veal Thai lettuce wraps

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Veal

Check out the flavor in these Thai Lettuce Wraps with veal! In the mood for something light but with a punch of flavor? This recipe is perfect and proves that great things do come in small packages. Vibrant colors and radiant Thai flavors of ginger, garlic, cilantro and the surprising velvety richness of ground veal.
This easy to make, low carb, low calorie, low fat, and  gluten-free meal will absolutely AMAZE your taste buds. You don’t even need utensils the Thai Lettuce Wraps are eaten by gathering them up with your hand.
Fabulous, Flavorful, Filling, and Fun, not to mention finger food! Enjoy this homemade Thai lettuce wrap recipe today! This great recipe was developed by Kimberly Killebrew check out her blog. For more veal from Kimberly try our Grilled Veal Steak Fajitas.

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Serves:
16 wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground 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

For the Sauce:

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, add the lime juice, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, sesame oil and sriracha (if using). Whisk to combine. Set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the ground veal until no pink remains. Drain the liquid. Add the shredded red cabbage, chopped red peppers and carrots, minced garlic and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but still retaining some crunch. Add the Sauce and lemongrass and cook for another minute. Add the chopped nuts, green onions and cilantro and cook for another minute.

  3. To serve, lay the bibb lettuce out on a serving platter on individual plates and spoon some of the filling into each leaf.  Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Nutritional Information Per Serving

150
Calories

12g
Protein

10g
Fat

2.5g
Saturated Fat

410mg
Sodium

5g
Carbohydrates

30mg
Cholesterol

1g
Sugar

6% DV
Vitamin D

2% DV
Calcium

6% DV
Iron

4% DV
Potassium