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A platter of seasoned shrimp on lettuce leaves is arranged with lime slices, red onion, and a bowl of fresh salsa, set against a textured gray background.

Shrimp Tacos in Lettuce Cups

This dish is so delicious you'll wonder why its not on every Mexican menu - so fresh and flavorful with that pop of fresh lime and kick of chipotle!
Tags: entrees Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco mexican
Plate of chicken lettuce wraps with carrots, scallions, and dipping sauce arranged neatly on a light table.

Thai Peanut Sauce with Chicken Lettuce Cups

A perfect no cook, sweet and hot and snappy sauce to drizzle over grilled chicken filled lettuce cups.
Tags: Asian lettuce wrap cup taco sauces salsas & dressings
Grilled chicken lettuce wrap with avocado, radish, and purple slaw, served with roasted cherry tomatoes and lemon.

SHEET PAN MEAL: Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Summertime has finally arrived in my neck of the woods so I start craving lighter, fresh meals.

Tags: entrees fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco sheet pan
Plate of saucy minced chicken with vegetables, served alongside fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I took this dish to a pool party and it disappeared in minutes!
Tags: Asian entrees Fast Summer Meals lettuce wrap cup taco
Lettuce wraps filled with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and jalapeño slices are arranged on a light surface, accompanied by a bowl of salsa and lime wedges.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Just Delicious. There isn't a bit of cheese or sour cream in sight! There is plenty of flavor where we do not need to turn this meal into bad fast food.
Tags: entrees Fast Summer Meals lettuce wrap cup taco mexican
Thai Peanut Chicken Iceberg Lettuce Wraps

Thai Peanut Chicken Iceberg Lettuce Wraps

It isn't any tastier, easier or faster than a stir fry of Thai peanut sauced chicken, carrot and scallion stuffed in big crisp leaves of iceberg lettuce. Boom.
Tags: Asian entrees lettuce wrap cup taco
Lettuce wraps filled with seasoned ground meat, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream on a white plate.

Romaine Lettuce Tacos

Bariatric Style Romaine Lettuce Tacos Are Very Cool And Super Tasty.
Tags: Beef entrees Fast Summer Meals Ground Beef lettuce wrap cup taco mexican
Two lettuce wraps filled with ham, cheese, and tomato are placed on a beige plate, accompanied by a cluster of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

Ham and Avocado Tomato Lettuce Wrap

We all love an Italian Sub... or Ham & Swiss... or Turkey with Avocado... those flavor combinations sing! Making a lettuce wrap is nothing new, but it is a fine...
Tags: Italian lettuce wrap cup taco meals
Three lettuce wraps filled with grilled shrimp, avocado, and cherry tomatoes are arranged on a wooden serving board, garnished with lime and fresh herbs.

Shrimp Lettuce Tacos... V17

There are several version of this recipe because I make it a lot. Its quick and delicious... why not? 

Tags: Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco
Romaine lettuce leaf filled with seasoned ground meat and drizzled with creamy dressing on a decorative plate.

BBQ Chicken Slider

We call these sliders in our house, but thats simply code for BBQ. This snappy creole version is faster than a frozen pizza and a whole lot better tasting!
Tags: entrees lettuce wrap cup taco Summer Cookout
Lettuce wraps filled with sliced turkey, cheese, and avocado on a plate.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Top choice to serve with Soup on a late home from work night. Soup and a bariatric friendly 'sandwich' can't be beat!

Tags: entrees lettuce wrap cup taco
Tuna salad with pickles served on a crisp romaine lettuce leaf on a dark plate.

Bariatric Tuna Sub

I love tuna sandwiches but what do you do if you do not eat bread? Romaine Lettuce for the win!
Tags: entrees fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco salad tuna
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