Lettuce Wraps with Cauliflower Rice and Spicy Peanut Sauce

These fresh and flavorful wraps are a perfect light meal, combining crisp lettuce with savory cauliflower rice and a zesty peanut sauce. Easy to make and packed with vibrant tastes, they’re great for a quick lunch or dinner.

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TIME25 min

SERVINGS4

RATING5.0 / 5

Lettuce Wraps with Cauliflower Rice and Spicy Peanut Sauce

01 / WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

For the Sauce: ½ cup creamy peanut butter 4 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil For the Wraps: 6 button mushrooms, chopped 4 green onions, chopped ½ red bell pepper, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen riced cauliflower, thawed and drained 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 tablespoon lime juice 6 leaves Bibb lettuce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

02 / HOW TO MAKE IT

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Step 1

Start by mixing together the peanut butter, hot water, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth. Set the sauce aside for now. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the mushrooms, green onions, and bell pepper, and cook them for about 4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the cauliflower rice, shredded carrot, a splash of soy sauce, and some lime juice. Keep cooking everything together until the liquid has mostly cooked off, which should take around 6 minutes. To serve, spoon the veggie and cauliflower mixture into lettuce leaves, drizzle with the peanut sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

03 / EXTRA DETAILS

Good to know.

Cook's tip

- Use firm, crisp lettuce leaves like butter or romaine for easy wrapping.
- Make sure to sauté the cauliflower rice just until tender to keep a nice texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili or hot sauce in the peanut sauce to suit your heat preference.

Why you’ll love it

This dish is fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. It combines crunchy lettuce with light cauliflower rice and a creamy, spicy sauce that adds a perfect kick. It’s a great way to enjoy a healthy meal without feeling heavy.

Serving ideas

Serve these wraps as a light lunch or appetizer. Pair them with a side of fresh cucumber slices or a simple Asian-inspired salad. A cold glass of iced green tea or a citrusy sparkling water complements the spicy peanut sauce well.

Storage & leftovers

Store leftover cauliflower rice and peanut sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Lettuce leaves are best kept fresh and crisp in a plastic bag with a paper towel. Assemble the wraps just before eating to avoid sogginess.