Keto Avocado Bacon Lettuce Wraps
25min
10min
4
438
Chef's Note
These lettuce wraps provide all the delicious flavors of the original stuffed mushrooms in a lighter, no-bake format. For the best experience, look for butter lettuce with large, sturdy leaves that can hold the filling without tearing. If you prefer a spicier wrap, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mixture. You can prepare the filling up to a day ahead, but assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
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Ingredients
12 slices bacon
3 medium ripe avocados
6 oz cream cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 medium red bell pepper
1/4 medium red onion
3 cloves garlic
1 small jalapeño
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 heads butter lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 stalks green onions
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook 12 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and chop into small pieces when cool enough to handle.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe avocados with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until slightly chunky.
- 3
In another bowl, mix 6 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- 4
Finely dice 1 medium red bell pepper, 1/4 medium red onion, and 1 small jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat).
- 5
Mince 3 cloves of garlic and chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
- 6
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- 7
Add the diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, and minced garlic. Sauté for another 3 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 8
Fold the vegetable mixture and 3/4 of the chopped bacon into the avocado mixture. Then fold in the cream cheese mixture and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- 9
Quarter the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the green onions.
- 10
Carefully separate and wash the butter lettuce leaves, keeping them intact to use as wraps.
- 11
To assemble, place a large lettuce leaf on a plate, add a generous scoop of the avocado-bacon mixture, and top with remaining bacon bits, remaining shredded cheese, quartered cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
- 12
Serve immediately, using additional lettuce leaves to create multiple smaller wraps per serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
438
28g
12g
33g
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