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Lettuce wraps with bacon and tomatoes, perfect for a BLT-inspired appetizer.
5 from 1 vote

BLT Lettuce Wraps

Ditch the bread and make these amazing BLT Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with a piece of bib lettuce and homemade healthy ranch instead!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 8
Carbs 22
Protein 9
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 8 strips of bacon
  • 8 butter lettuce cups
  • 4-6 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup homemade healthy ranch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a cookie sheet with tin foil.
  • Prepare bacon by placing all 8 strips on cookie sheet. Season with pepper and place in oven at 425ºF for 15-20 minutes depending on how thick your bacon is and how crispy you like it!
  • Prepare quinoa by placing 1/2 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of water in a small pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until all water has absorbed. Let cool.
  • Assemble BLT Lettuce Wraps by placing a few tablespoons of quinoa, 1 strip of bacon, and 3 or 4 slices of tomato on top. Last, finish off with a few teaspoons of homemade healthy ranch!

Tips & Notes

  • *Nutrition information without ranch
  • * Nutrition with ranch included: Calories 332g | Sugar 18g | Sodium 709g | Fat 8g | Carbohydrates 31g | Fiber 3g | Protein 21g |

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g