Keto Mini Cheese Sandwiches (Lettuce Wraps)
Sometimes you want a sandwich, but carbs ghost you like a guy who “isn’t ready to commit.” That’s where Keto Mini Cheese Sandwiches come in.
Wrapped in crunchy lettuce and stuffed with creamy, plant-based cheese, these babies say, “Yes, you can be healthy and dramatic.”
They’re low-carb, totally vegan, and packed tighter than your weekend schedule.
Perfect for a picnic, office lunch, or pretending you’re a wellness influencer without actually doing yoga.
You’ll eat three before you even notice, and suddenly—you’re a lettuce wrap convert and your jeans still fit. Magic.
Keto Mini Cheese Sandwiches (Lettuce Wraps)
These keto mini cheese sandwiches use crisp lettuce instead of bread and creamy vegan cheese to deliver bold flavor minus the guilt.
Ingredients
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves – 8 large leaves
- Vegan cream cheese – 1/2 cup
- Sliced avocado – 1 medium
- Cucumber – 1/2 thinly sliced
- Bell pepper – 1/2 thin strips
- Fresh basil or arugula – a handful
- Sea salt – to taste
- Black pepper – a dash
- Optional: a drizzle of lemon juice – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry lettuce leaves like they’re delicate designer silk.
- Spread 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese on the bottom half of each leaf.
- Add avocado slices, cucumber, and bell pepper like you’re building a tiny, crunchy dream.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and lemon juice for extra sass.
- Top with basil or arugula—go big on green, honey.
- Fold each leaf into a mini sandwich shape like you’re wrapping secrets.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed, or just eat them with wild abandon.
- Plate them dramatically and pretend you own a plant-based café.
Notes
🍎 Nutritional Values (Per Wrap)
- Calories: 70
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Folate: 10%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
🔥 Pro Tips to Elevate Flavor
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika if you want to feel fancy.
- Swap basil for mint when you’re feeling unpredictable.
- Use spicy vegan cheese to serve a little heat and drama.
- Layer in sun-dried tomatoes for an Italian vacation in your mouth.
- Roll in parchment and tie with twine if you’re serving these at brunch—Pinterest will weep.
