Back in the day, Mal and I would make lettuce wraps all of the time for dinner. We had just moved in together and neither of us knew anything about cooking. Lettuce wraps were so easy to make, nutritious, and sort of gourmet– at least to us! 
I’m not sure how we let lettuce wraps go by the wayside, but I’m glad that we added this meal to our weekly lineup once again. Mal and I actually made a night of it– complete with wine and dinner music. 
Our lettuce wrap toppings included:
Fresh guacamole and a mixture of cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.
Carrots, chopped green bell peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Nasoya Japanese-style noodles.
And, of course, Boston lettuce for the wraps.
I ate about 5 or 6 lettuce wraps with all of the ingredients and low-sodium soy sauce drizzled inside.
The lettuce wraps were so delicious, but I forgot how messy they are to eat!
I love that lettuce wraps are supposed to be eaten with your hands. It makes for a fun meal!
Mal and I originally started with forks, but by the end of the meal, we gave up trying to be neat and used our hands to add ingredients to our lettuce wraps.
It was so much easier than fumbling around with utensils!
Chomp! 
Even though they’re a little messy, lettuce wraps are the perfect meal for a chill night at home with your favorite person.
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i really want to try lettuce wraps after seeing them on your blog!
jenna
I LOVE lettuce wraps. Those look so good!
Yum! I love to order those as dinner when I’m at the Cheesecake Factory, but I should make them at home.
Definitely making these tonight. The man of the house needs meat though! Perhaps I’ll add mince to his? Would that work?
I hope so!!! Yum, can’t wait anyway.
Mm, I love how light lettuce wraps are. I really like the ones over at the Cheesecake Factory- I always order them whenever we go out to din there.
Looks delicious!
I love lettuce wraps!
That’s some really pretty lettuce. The shape is like rose’s! The toppings look really yummy too, especially the guacamole and nut/seed mix. Yay for giving up on the utensils!
mmmmm so crunchy . . . I ate a similar meal, only I made it a salad, too messy for this girl!
What a great and easy way to eat fresh veggies for dinner!
I gotta do that next week!!
Those look fantastic! Definitely something I’ll be making in the near future.
They might be messy but they sure look delicious! What a creative meal idea
Haha, lettuce wraps and other finger foods are always a blast
I love lettuce wraps (or any food that you get to put together at the table) it makes for a fun meal!
Did you use any sauce on the wraps or just plain?
Great looking dinner, Tina! I love how you used nuts for that added crunch and noodles for some bulk. One of my favorite dishes at PF Chang’s is the lettuce wraps and these remind me of them – except much healthier!
I love lettuce wraps! Your post reminds me I need to try them again
I had lettuce wraps at a party once and fell in love. I used to buy boston lettuce just for that each week
I have never made lettuce wraps. thanks for the great idea!
Yum, love lettuce wraps! The ones from PF Changs are awesome!
yum!
Our family loves lettuce wraps! Anything that each person can make to personally suit their tastes is a big win. Yum!
what a great idea! Sounds like a fancy version of taco night
I love lettuce wraps! Yours look so healthy and delicious.
I made a package of Nasoya noodles tonight. Never thought to use them in lettuce wraps. Thanks for the idea!
My husband and I have lettuce wraps once a week. Only we put a Mexican spin on it. We use Trader Joe’s refried beans salsa style (best ever!), grilled peppers and onions, cilantro, salsa and guac. Delicious!!
Those are a great idea! Of course, guac is great on everything, but any messy food is a plus for me
I love making lettuce wraps! Delish
Hmmm I haven’t tried that before! It does look like an… erm… adventurous meal! The mix-ins sound good!
Never had em before but they seem right up my alley. Hate to cook so this looks perfect. Thanks!
We love lettuce wraps here too! They are gluten free for our crowd and kids love eating them!!! So much fun!
Tina,
I have been reading your blog for over a year now, but that was the first time I was actually offended by a post. You are usually so honest and fresh. Sponsorship from a paper towel? Really? I’m not sure how that has anything to do with a food blog. Keep up the great, non-spammy, posts!
Definitely delicious; definitely not date food… good thing you have a hubby to enjoy them with
You’ve inspired me for today’s lunch!
haha I made the mistake of ordering lettuce wraps on a date once
… super messy for sure!
Yum! Not a first date food though. I love the lettuce wraps at PF Changs but I don’t know if I could order them in a group of people.
I love these! At thai restaurants they are the best!!
I love lettuce wraps! I need to add these into my weekly meals too
lettuce wraps are….dare i say – sexy?!
Sponsored by viva towels??!!
Sorry,I giggled thinking you were joking.
But now realize this must be another form of blog advertising/income…
in my heart it is “sponsored” by Tina only!;)
I really loved the sausage, spinach and provolone pizza, I’m really excited to try it!
Those lettuce wraps look yummy but I think I’m going to have to hit up PF Changs for lunch tomorrow for their lettuce wraps. Yummmm…
I love love love lettuce wraps. They are amazing. I think I may have to hit up PF Chang’s for some as well.
Definitely a fun meal. I made some a few weeks ago.
Yum. I haven’t eaten these in years, but any food you can eat with your hands is good in my book.
Those look delicious, healthy, fun, and simple, my idea of a perfect meal.
Lettuce wraps are so simple and light – yours look delicious. I love that you put the nasoya noodles in them – I don’t think I would have thought of that!
mm I love me some lettuce wraps–especially with tofu and raw cashews!
I’ve only had lettuce wraps at a restaurant. I enjoyed them but definitely never thought to have them at home. I might have to do that now. Looks great!
What a great idea! Dinner looks delicious.
Congratulations on winning in the Food Blogger Awards!
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