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Low Carb Lunch: BLT Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Name: Low Carb Lunch: BLT Lettuce Wrap Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 150 g
Ingredients: thick-cut bacon 6 slices; romaine lettuce leaves 8 leaves; tomato 1 medium; avocado 1 small; mayonnaise 2 tbsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Bacon, lettuce, tomato — hold the bread, use more lettuce. This low carb BLT wrap delivers the same crunch and smokiness without the carbs. Classic for a reason.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 270 kcal

#low carb #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

thick-cut bacon 6 slices
romaine lettuce leaves 8 leaves
tomato 1 medium
avocado 1 small

Seasonings/Sauce

mayonnaise 2 tbsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 7 g 10%

Protein 13 g 19%

Fat 20 g 71%

Serving size 150g

Cooking steps

1

Cook the bacon: Place bacon slices in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook, flipping occasionally, until crisp (usually 8–10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
2

Prep the vegetables: While bacon cooks, wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thin rounds and slice the avocado.
3

Lay out the wraps: Arrange 4 lettuce leaves overlapping on a cutting board to form each wrap base (2 wraps total).
4

Layer and season: Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise down the center of each lettuce base. Add sliced tomato, avocado, then 3 bacon slices per wrap. Sprinkle lightly with black pepper.
5

Wrap and serve: Fold the sides of the lettuce up and over the fillings, tucking tightly. Slice each wrap in half with a sharp knife. Serve immediately for best crunch.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this BLT Lettuce Wrap recipe?

The defining ingredient is thick-cut bacon, which brings savory flavor and crisp texture that plays beautifully against the fresh lettuce and juicy tomato. Its smokiness creates the BLT’s signature taste, even without bread.

Q. How do I cook bacon for maximum crispiness in this wrap?

Start bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat, cooking it slowly and flipping occasionally. This method ensures even fat rendering, minimizes burning, and produces crispy bacon perfect for bite-through texture inside lettuce wraps.

Q. How do I keep the lettuce wraps from getting soggy or falling apart?

Use fresh, dry romaine leaves and arrange them overlapping to form a sturdy base. Add ingredients right before eating and serve immediately; excess moisture from tomatoes or avocado can be minimized by patting them dry.

Q. What are the nutrition facts for each serving of the BLT Lettuce Wrap?

Each serving (150g) has about 270 kcal, 7g carbohydrates (10% of calories), 13g protein (19%), and 20g fat (71%), making it a low-carb, high-fat lunch option well-suited for carb-controlled diets.

Low Carb Lunch: BLT Lettuce Wrap Recipe

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