Amy's Lettuce Wraps
Amy's Lettuce Wraps feature juicy ground pork sautéed with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and aromatics, tucked into cool, crisp iceberg leaves. A sweet-tangy dipping sauce with optional hot mustard and chile paste lets you dial in the heat, making these wraps bright, crunchy, and satisfying. Ideal as a shareable appetizer or a light dinner with bold flavors and fresh textures.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Amy's Lettuce Wraps, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir 1/2 cup water and white sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave to dissolve the sugar, about 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice, and sesame oil; mix until the dipping sauce is well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Combine dry mustard with a few drops of water. Stir in the remaining water until the mixture matches the consistency of hot mustard.
- 3
Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar in a small bowl to make the stir-fry sauce.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic; sauté until the flavors come together, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stir-fry sauce; stir to coat the pork mixture evenly, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Cut out the lettuce stem and wash thoroughly. Discard the outer leaf. Gently separate whole leaves and slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 6
Scoop the dipping sauce into small bowls or ramekins. Stir in hot mustard and red chile paste to your preferred level of spiciness. Spoon the pork filling into the lettuce halves and roll up; top or dip the wraps with the dipping sauce.
- Calories 379.28 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.12 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 28.21 g 10%
- Total Fat 23.71 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.03 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.68 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 382.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 15.95 g --
- Added Sugars 1.92 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 28.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 526.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 7.24 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Amy's Lettuce Wraps is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, Dry Mustard, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 379.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Amy's Lettuce Wraps made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, Dry Mustard, Green Onion, Ground Pork. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Amy's Lettuce Wraps?
- About 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Amy's Lettuce Wraps easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Amy's Lettuce Wraps healthy?
- Amy's Lettuce Wraps has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 379.28 calories and 15.12 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 382.23 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.03 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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