These Sesame Tuna Lettuce Wraps are healthy, easy to make, and are on the table in under 20 minutes, prep time included!
When the clock hits 5pm I feel like it is the start of a relay race. I sit tapping my fingers on my desk staring at the clock at 4:49 and jump out of my chair as soon as the clock hits 5:00. I run (I literally run) to my car, jump in and then it is time to start the million list of things that have to get done.
Run to the gym, go home and take care of the dogs, make dinner, do a load of laundry, sweep up the (never ending) dog hair, clean the kitchen, pack lunch for the next day, check emails, and before you know it, it’s bedtime. Then you get up and do the whole thing again!
Even though I totally love cooking, some days I need life to be a bit easier. I need to have dinner prepped and ready in under 20 minutes. Oh, and I need it to be healthy! And delicious! That sounds like an impossible task, doesn’t it?
Not anymore! These Sesame Tuna Lettuce Wraps are healthy, easy, and are on the table in under 20 minutes, prep time included!
These wraps are packed with Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore Tuna that is cooked in an Asian sauce along with crunchy snow peas, fresh carrots and peanuts all wrapped in cool, crisp lettuce! These wraps are packed with flavor and they satisfy any craving you would have for take out without the guilt!
I used Bumble Bee® Albacore Chunk white tuna because it is an easy and delicious way to add a variety of nutrients to your diet, including lean protein, healthy fat, and important vitamins and minerals. I know tuna may not be a traditional ingredient in Asian cooking but it complements the flavors perfectly. Not only that, but tuna is also affordable and really easy because there is no precooking.
Ingredients for Asian Tuna Lettuce Wraps
These healthy lettuce wraps come together with minimal ingredients, making them a dinnertime win! Here’s what goes into the easy lettuce wraps:
- Soy sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Garlic
- Sriracha
- Carrots
- Snow peas
- Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore in Water
- Unsalted peanuts
- Lettuce
How to Make Asian Tuna Lettuce Wraps
Here’s how we make the healthy Asian lettuce wraps:
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat with about a teaspoon of oil and a little garlic.
- Add the thinly sliced carrots, snow peas and stir for about 2 minutes, just until the veggies are tender and lightly browned.
- Add the drained and rinsed tuna, and the sauce ingredients.
- Let the mixture heat all the way through and top with peanuts.
- Pile the tuna and veggies into a fresh lettuce wrap and voila! You are done!
What’s the Best Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps?
I recommend using butter lettuce, if possible. Iceberg and romaine lettuce are both too crunchy and don’t form sturdy “wraps,” whereas butter lettuce is more flexible and you can really pile on the toppings!
What to Serve with Lettuce Wraps
You can serve these Asian lettuce wraps as is, or you can make one of the following sides:
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts Fried Rice
- Air Fryer “Roasted” Broccoli
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Tips for the Best Lettuce Wraps
- To make this dish gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free soy sauce (I use LaChoy).
- Be sure to purchase canned tuna that’s been packed in water and not oil.
- I prefer using low-sodium soy sauce and unsalted peanuts in this dish, otherwise the lettuce wraps are far too salty for my taste.
More Healthy Dinner Recipes:
- Keto Tuna CasseroleÂ
- Chili Garlic Salmon and Broccoli Bowls
- Sesame Shrimp Skewers
- Keto Garlic Butter Salmon and Broccoli
- Jalapeño Lime Salmon
Sesame Tuna Lettuce Wraps
These Sesame Tuna Lettuce Wraps are healthy, easy to make, and are on the table in under 20 minutes, prep time included!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (Lachoy is gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon siriacha
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1/2 heaping cup snow peas
- 2 (5 ounce) cans Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore in Water, drained and rinsed well
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 head of lettuce
Instructions
- Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the minced garlic, siriacha, and honey in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium and spray with cooking oil, or add about 1 teaspoon of sesame or olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the remaining minced garlic, carrots and snow peas. Let cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rinsed and drained Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore tuna and pour in the Asian sauce.
- Let cook 1 minute until heated through.
- Top with peanuts and serve in lettuce wraps.
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marcie says
I really need to stop thinking of tuna for just sandwiches, nicoise salad, and casserole! These wraps look delicious and I love those Asian flavors!
Maebells says
Yes! It is so versatile! Thank you Marcie!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
These are perfect for those hectic days! So simple, yet so fresh and delicious! Love this recipe, Annie!
Maebells says
Thanks Michelle!
Medha@+Whisk+&+Shout says
Lettuce wraps are the best!
Maebells says
Yes they are! Thanks Medha!
Sara says
These lettuce wraps look like the perfect light and healthy dinner, can’t wait to try them!
Maebells says
Thanks Sara!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
I love the idea of using tuna in lettuce wraps! You could totally also do tacos! Tuna is such a great, easy protein for busy nights! Love <3
Maebells says
Yes! I love how easy it is! Thanks Jess!
Maria says
I’m always looking for delicious lettuce wrap recipes. These look great. Thanks
Maebells says
Thanks Maria! You will love this!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I hear you on the 5pm relay race! It feels like chaos until about 8pm at our house, and it’s so nice to have a 20 minute dinner recipe! These wraps look so delicious, and healthy, and easy! Win!
Maebells says
Isn’t it crazy?! Somedays it is just too much! Yay for easy dinners!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Lettuce wraps are my favorite! Love how you jazzed these cuties up!
Maebells says
Thanks Justine!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
Oh yea! Those look great! Butter lettuce is my favorite!!!
Maebells says
Mine too!! Thanks Yvonne!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
What a great weeknight dinner or lunch idea, Annie – quick and delicious equals winner in my book!
Maebells says
Definitely Melanie! 🙂 Quick and easy is the best!
amanda says
This is a great quick dinner idea! Thanks!
Maebells says
Thanks Amanda!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Canned tuna is perfect for easy meals! Love the flavors in these wraps!
Maebells says
Yes it is! Thanks Christin!
Katerina @ Diethood says
You had me at 20 minutes!! I imagine the crunch of the lettuce paired with that flavorful tuna mix is pretty amazing!
Maebells says
Thank you Katerina! We really loved this!