About Lamb Lettuce Wraps
Unique: Lamb lettuce wraps are super easy to make and a fun switch up from the typical Asian-inspired lettuce and chicken wrap. Which I also love! If you’re not into lamb, try sweet and sour shrimp lettuce wraps. Flavorful: I use ground lamb for these wraps, seasoned with onion, garlic, and a touch of cinnamon. Cinnamon is widely used in Middle Eastern savory dishes. You’ll also find it in this chicken kofta recipe. Easy Sauce: The sauce is easy to make with yogurt, hummus, and roasted red peppers. Just give them in whirl in your food processor to make a delicious sauce.
How to Serve Lettuce Wraps
I like to serve the wraps buffet style, with all the ingredients displayed in separate bowls. Everyone makes their own lamb lettuce wrap just the way they like it. How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: skillet, small food processor Servings: 4 Combine the seasoned lamb with the red pepper hummus sauce in a crisp lettuce leaf, with cucumbers, fresh parsley and juicy tomato. Top each wrap with fresh mint leaves and toasted pine nuts. You’ll love the amazingly bright flavors of lamb lettuce wraps, and aren’t they beautiful?!
More Lamb Recipes
Try braised lamb shanks for fall-off-the-bone perfection and marinated lamb chops with garlic and herbs. Homemade shepherd’s pie made with lamb is a classic treat that is hearty and delicious.
Substitution Ideas
Use a different meat. If you’re not a fan of lamb or if it’s unavailable, substitute ground chicken or turkey. Wrap ideas: Any type of large leafed lettuce will work: Romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, etc. If you prefer, wrap everything up in a soft tortilla or wrap, or stuff it into pita bread halves. Warm homemade flatbread is delicious, too. Sauce alternatives: Buy prepared red pepper hummus and stir in yogurt. If you’re not a fan of hummus, creamy tzatziki sauce made with yogurt and cucumber is a great idea, too. Ranch dressing or green goddess dressing go well, too.
Make Ahead Ideas
The lamb filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few days in a tightly covered container. Warm it up in the microwave or skillet to serve. Make the red pepper hummus sauce ahead and refrigerate it. Give it a good stir before serving.
