Description
These Roasted Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps with a flavorful Korean BBQ-inspired sauce are a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal, these wraps are packed with savory roasted cauliflower and fresh, crunchy vegetables, all drizzled with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Korean BBQ Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Wraps:
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make BBQ Sauce: Simmer soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan.
- Coat Cauliflower: Toss roasted cauliflower in the BBQ sauce.
- Assemble Wraps: Place saucy cauliflower in lettuce leaves. Top with carrots, green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce can be substituted for butter lettuce.
- Adjust gochujang for desired spice level. Add extra sauce if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Assembly
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
