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Wrap It Up!
Whether you’re going low-carb, need a leftover makeover or just love the crisp bite of fresh greens, lettuce wraps are a delicious way to serve all your favorite fillings! Both versatile and super simple to put together, lettuce wraps make a fantastic summertime entrée when it’s too hot to cook or a great grab-and-go meal any day of the week!
Whether you’re going low-carb, need a leftover makeover or just love the crisp bite of fresh greens, lettuce wraps are a delicious way to serve all your favorite fillings! Both versatile and super simple to put together, lettuce wraps make a fantastic summertime entrée when it’s too hot to cook or a great grab-and-go meal any day of the week.
For a meat-free lettuce wraps, try stuffing your greens with something from Abbot’s Butcher! Made with chef-driven recipes by a women-owned company right here in California, these premium plant-based proteins boast authentic flavor and clean, ethically sourced ingredients. Pair their zesty Plant-Based “Chorizo” with our Kitchen's Pineapple Salsa to make these tropical, flavor-packed lettuce cups.
Abbot’s Plant-Based "Chorizo" Lettuce Cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Yield: 15 lettuce cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 package (10 ounces) Abbot's Butcher Plant-Based "Chorizo"
- 15 organicgirl romaine or butter lettuce cups (approximately 3 inches in length)
- 1 pint Nugget Markets Pineapple Salsa
Preparation
Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add Abbot's Plant-Based "Chorizo" and sauté́ for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and starting to crisp.
Lay lettuce cups out on a serving tray. Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of "chorizo" onto each lettuce cup and top with 1 tablespoon of pineapple salsa. Serve immediately.
Pro Tip: Have leftover Pineapple Salsa? This sweet and spicy salsa also goes adds a tropical twist to tortilla chips or your favorite proteins from our Meat & Seafood department!
Looking for other fantastic fillings? Just grab some of our Kitchen's chef-prepared salads and salsas or whip up these homemade grain salads!
