Mediterranean Black Bean Lettuce Wraps

Brighten up your table with these Mediterranean Black Bean Lettuce Wraps, a vibrant, no-cook recipe bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer, these nutrient-packed wraps feature black beans tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a garlicky lemon-olive oil dressing. Served in crunchy Romaine or butter lettuce leaves and topped with a dollop of velvety tzatziki sauce, these wraps are a refreshing, gluten-free meal ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you're embracing Meatless Monday or looking for a healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish, these lettuce wraps are the ideal combination of quick, easy, and irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 small (diced) Cucumber
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small (finely chopped) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (sliced) Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cup (store-bought or homemade) Tzatziki sauce

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing and draining the black beans. Place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives to the bowl with the black beans.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the black bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 6

Carefully wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 7

Spoon the black bean and vegetable mixture into each lettuce leaf, dividing the filling evenly among them.

Step 8

Top each wrap with a dollop of tzatziki sauce for added flavor and creaminess.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy these fresh, flavorful Mediterranean Black Bean Lettuce Wraps!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1135.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1060.6

Total Fat 62.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 41.8mg	0%
Sodium 3434.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 619.7mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1180.1mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 34.3%