Recipe
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BLTA Lettuce Wrap
Serving Size: 3
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Ingredients:
6 green leaf lettuces
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
6 bacon slices
1/2 avocado, sliced
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
lemon juice
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Instructions:
1. Cook bacon on the stovetop or microwave until crispy.
2. Over lettuce leaf, spread mayonnaise; top with sliced avocado, cherry tomato and bacon.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle a little lemon juice.
5. Roll it up and serve.
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Per serving
262 calories, 5g carbohydrates, 2g net carbs, 4g protein, 25g fat.
Many of us are eager to adopt healthier eating habits as the New Year approaches. A delicious and filling Keto-friendly BLTA wrap is the ideal option if you’re wanting to kickstart your resolutions. Tightly combining the traditional BLT flavours with a twist, this wrap is not only incredibly tasty but also adheres to the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic guidelines. This BLTA wrap will quickly become a mainstay in your meal rotation, regardless of where you are in your keto journey.
The Optimal Harmony of Tastes and Textures
The BLTA wrap adds avocado smoothness to the classic BLT’s famous bacon, lettuce, and tomato components. The juicy tomato and fresh lettuce create a cool contrast to the crispy bacon’s savoury bite. Rich in heart-healthy lipids, the avocado gives everything a cohesive, velvety feel. Even if you’re strictly adhering to a ketogenic diet, you’ll look forward to this supper because each bite offers a delightful combination of flavours and textures.
Selecting Appropriate Ingredients
Making your BLTA wrap really keto-friendly requires careful ingredient selection. Start with premium bacon that is sugar-free. Many traditional bacon brands have additional sugars or other substances that raise the amount of carbohydrates in the product. Seek out bacon that has not had any added sweeteners, preservatives, or nitrates and is naturally smoked.
Next, select the appropriate lettuce. Leaves like romaine or butter lettuce work well because they are light enough to maintain the crispness of the wrap and strong enough to support the contents without crumbling. Try making the wrap foundation out of collard greens if you want something heartier. Collard greens offer extra nutrients and a faintly earthy flavour, making them a fantastic low-carb substitute for traditional wraps.
Tomatoes have some natural sugars in them, so they can be a little challenging to keto. Choose cherry or Roma tomatoes, as they often contain fewer carbohydrates. To guarantee that every bite has the perfect balance of tart sweetness without becoming overly carbohydrate-rich, lightly slice them.
The highlight of this wrap is the avocado, which provides good monounsaturated fats that are ideal for keto. Select ripe avocados that are firm to the touch but give slightly when squeezed lightly. Before adding the remaining ingredients, distribute or stack them over the lettuce, mashing them lightly or slicing them thinly, depending on your desire.
Installation and Personalization
Your BLTA wrap is simple and quick to put together. First, arrange your collard greens or lettuce leaves on a spotless surface. Evenly distribute or arrange the avocado on top of the greens. After that, add some tomato slices and sprinkle some crispy bacon strips on top. You can add a little sea salt, black pepper, or even a teaspoon of garlic powder for an extra flavour boost.
If you would like a little more taste, think about dousing it in mayonnaise or dressing it in a keto-friendly dressing. Add some grilled chicken, a handful of alfalfa sprouts, or a slice of cheese to customise your wrap with additional keto-friendly items.
When all the components are in position, gently coil the lettuce or greens around the filling, tucking in the sides to form a tight roll. Once cut in half for handling convenience, your crisp and fresh keto-friendly BLTA wrap is prepared for consumption.
A Happy Beginning to the Year
In addition to being a fantastic way to start the New Year with healthy eating, this keto-friendly BLTA wrap is a filling and adaptable dinner that can be enjoyed at any time. Enjoy it for dinner, lunch, or even as a quick snack—it’s a delicious reminder that achieving your objectives doesn’t have to mean compromising flavour. So enjoy this tasty and healthy wrap as you start your new year with a happy and healthier you!