Craving something spicy and satisfying — but light enough to leave you feeling energized? This Homemade Spicy Lettuce Wrap is your answer.

It has everything you love about a bold, fast-food-style wrap: flavorful protein, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings… but wrapped in crisp, hydrating lettuce leaves instead of a heavy tortilla.
It’s low-carb, high-protein, and made with real food ingredients in just 20 minutes — the perfect healthy fast food at home fix.

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb ground chicken or turkey

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the wraps:

• 1 head of butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg (leaves separated and washed)

• ½ avocado, sliced

• ¼ cup shredded carrots or cabbage

• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or clean ranch

• Hot sauce or sriracha (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the filling
   In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground meat. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until fully browned and flavorful.

2. Prep the lettuce wraps
   Lay out clean, dry lettuce leaves on a plate or cutting board.

3. Assemble
   Spoon the spicy meat mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with avocado, carrots or cabbage, a dollop of yogurt or ranch, and a drizzle of hot sauce.

4. Wrap and enjoy
   Fold or roll the leaves taco-style and dig in!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it vegetarian: Use crumbled tofu, tempeh, or lentils instead of meat.

• Make it creamy: Add hummus or mashed avocado as the base layer.

• Meal prep tip: Cook the filling in advance and store separately — assemble fresh for crispness.

• Add crunch: Top with chopped cucumbers or slivered almonds.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade Spicy Wrap in Lettuce is proof you don’t need a tortilla to enjoy bold, satisfying flavor. It’s quick, clean, and packs a serious punch — all with ingredients you probably already have. Healthy fast food at home has never looked (or tasted) this fresh.

Nutrition (per serving, 2 wraps per person, serves 2):

• Calories: 340

• Protein: 30g

• Carbs: 8g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 2g