Tuna Lettuce Wraps 37g of Protein

Perfectly Crunchy, Perfectly Nutritious!

These Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a quick, high-protein meal that’s both light and flavourful. Packed with tuna, fresh veggies, and a touch of creamy cheese, they make a nutritious and satisfying snack or light lunch. Each serving contains 37.5g of protein and only 308.5 calories, so you can enjoy this meal guilt-free!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• High in Protein: With 37.5g of protein per serving, these tuna wraps are perfect for a post-workout meal or a high-protein snack.
• Low in Calories: At only 308.5 calories per serving, this meal is both light and satisfying.
• Fresh and Flavourful: Crunchy lettuce wraps and fresh veggies make this dish refreshing and delicious.

Nutritional Benefits:

• High Protein, Low Calorie: With nearly 38g of protein and only 308.5 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle recovery while keeping you full without extra calories.
• Fresh and Crunchy: Baby gem lettuce adds a refreshing crunch, while the mixture of tuna, sweetcorn, and peppers provides essential nutrients and fiber.
• Easy and Quick: With just a 10-minute prep time, this is a perfect go-to meal for busy days.

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

These Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, high-protein treat that’s easy to make and perfect for when you want a quick, healthy meal. Enjoy the fresh, creamy flavours in a nutritious, low-calorie way!

Servings 2

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Cutting Knife
• Scale
• Spoon
• Bowl

Ingredients

  

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• 140 g Sweetcorn 1 small tin of sweetcorn
• 204 g Tinned Tuna 2 tins of tuna
• 2 Bell Peppers diced
• 1/2 Cucumber diced
• 1 tbsp Lighter than Light Mayo
• 1 tbsp 70% Less Fat Salad Cream
• 50 g 30% Reduced Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
• 1/2 tsp Mustard
• 1 Baby Gem Lettuce 4 large leaves per serving
• Sriracha Sauce optional

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Instructions

 

• Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the tuna, sweetcorn, diced bell peppers, diced cucumber, lighter than light mayo, salad cream, grated cheese, and mustard. Mix until well combined.
• Prepare the Lettuce Wraps: Separate the baby gem lettuce leaves and rinse them gently. Place four large lettuce leaves per serving on a plate.
• Assemble the Tuna Wraps: Spoon half of the tuna salad mixture onto the lettuce leaves for each serving, dividing it evenly among the leaves.
• Finish with Sriracha: Drizzle Sriracha sauce on top of the assembled wraps for a spicy finishing touch if desired.

Notes

Customizations:

• Add More Veggies: Add chopped tomatoes or shredded carrots for extra colour and crunch.
• Dairy-Free Option: Substitute the cheese with a dairy-free alternative to make it a dairy-free meal.
• Make it Spicy: If you like heat, add a generous drizzle of Sriracha sauce for an extra kick.

Meal Prep Tip:

These Tuna Lettuce Wraps make a great meal prep option. Simply mix up the tuna salad ingredients and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, spoon the mixture into fresh lettuce leaves to keep the wraps crisp and refreshing!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 22.4gProtein: 37gFat: 8.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Calories: 309kcal

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Salad

Keyword: 30g, cold, healthy, lettuce, lettuce wraps, low calorie, low calories, no cooking, protein, salad, tuna, tuna lettuce cups, vegetables, wraps