By no means am I an advocate for low-carb diets (nor for any ‘diet’ really). But I have frequently heard the suggestion of replacing the usual sandwich bun or bread with crisp, romaine lettuce leaves.
After an indulgent breakfast, I decided to lighten up my usual egg salad lunch sandwich using this idea, laying the egg salad in a bed of grated carrot within the confines of the long leaves.
It was much more satisfying than I imagined. The fan I am of our seedy, wholewheat bread, I added some in there as croutons, lightly grilled in olive oil with a sprinkle of salt.
Egg Salad in Romaine Lettuce Wraps
Serves 2
2 eggs, preferably free range as they have much more attractive (dark yellow), tasty yolks
1 tbsp real, egg mayonnaise
1 tbsp natural yogurt (free from sweeteners and additives)
salt and pepper
2 carrots, washed, peeled and grated
1 tomato, washed and diced
1 slice homemade, wholemeal bread, cubed
4 long leaves of romaine lettuce
1 spring onion (or freshly picked herbs)
Place eggs in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and set timer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add cubed bread and toss to coat in oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pan fry, stiring occasionally, over high heat until toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
Run eggs under cold water to cool, then peel. Place in bowl with mayonnaise and yogurt and mash with a fork. Season to taste.
Rinse lettuce leaves and pat dry. Place grated carrot down centre of each leaf, top with egg salad, tomatoes, croutons and spring onion (herbs). Season with freshly ground salt and pepper.
Great idea! I like your pictures too. When I make falafel I usually serve it in salad cups, to avoid eating too much bread, but I had never thought of doind it with other kinds of dishes.
* doing of course…
Mm I’ve always opted for pita bread with felafel but good idea for the salad cups. Means more room for dessert, which we, for sure, prioritize over an indulgent dinner!
What an elegant lunch! Good idea to add the croutons. Nate and I have done fajita lettuce wraps in then past, which are very tasty.
Yum – fajitas in lettuce can’t be bad.
Such a great idea! I have recently discovered wheat no longer agrees with me so always on the lookout for tasty lunch ideas to replace the lunchtime sandwiches I used to have. I’ll definitely give this a go
Oh that’s such a pity – I empathise. I couldn’t imagine a diet without wheat! Try it with all sorts of greens and see how ya get on, I hear cabbage is a good one too
Great healthy, hands on lunch! The croutons are a great idea for extra texture and crunch.
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