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.