Heart-Healthy Vegetable Lettuce Wraps

Brighten up your plate with these Heart-Healthy Vegetable Lettuce Wraps, a vibrant, no-cook recipe that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, these wraps feature crisp Romaine lettuce leaves filled with a colorful medley of shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, red bell peppers, and purple cabbage, all tossed with quinoa for a satisfying texture. A tangy and fragrant dressing made from low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, and grated ginger ties it all together. Garnish with creamy avocado slices and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an elevated touch. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and plant-based protein, these wraps are gluten-free and perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, refreshing meal option.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves (large)
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Purple cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 medium Avocado, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Set them aside to act as the base for the wraps.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrot, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, shredded purple cabbage, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and cooked quinoa.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, and grated ginger to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable and quinoa mixture, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Spoon the mixture into the center of each romaine lettuce leaf, dividing the filling equally among all 8 leaves.

Step 6

Garnish the wraps with sesame seeds and avocado slices if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy these heart-healthy wraps as a light meal or snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	643.2

Total Fat 34.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1151.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 347.7mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2857.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 43.1%