Keto BLT Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

Crisp lettuce wraps layered with smoky bacon, fresh tomato, avocado, and garlic mayo, seasoned with cracked pepper.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Vegetables

02 - 8 large leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 large tomato, sliced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Garlic Mayo

06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise, sugar-free
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Seasoning

11 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
03 - Lay two lettuce leaves slightly overlapping on a flat surface to form the foundation of each wrap.
04 - Apply a generous layer of garlic mayo to the center of the overlapped lettuce leaves.
05 - Top with 2 slices of cooked bacon, tomato slices, avocado slices, and red onion if desired.
06 - Sprinkle generously with freshly cracked black pepper across the entire filling.
07 - Fold in the sides of the lettuce leaves and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed to hold the wrap closed.
08 - Serve immediately while the lettuce remains crisp and the components are fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bacon stays ridiculously crispy against the cool, tender lettuce—no sogginess, no regrets.
  • That garlic mayo is subtle enough to let everything shine but bold enough that you'll find yourself licking your fingers.
  • Comes together in half an hour, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner that actually feels special.
  • Works for keto, gluten-free, or just anyone tired of feeling deprived by their diet.
02 -
  • Drying your lettuce leaves is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I skipped it once, and the wraps became floppy and fell apart before I could even eat them.
  • Assemble these just before serving if you want them to stay crisp; prep all your components in advance and you'll have perfectly fresh lettuce wraps every time, unlike sandwiches that go soggy in an hour.
03 -
  • Toast your lettuce leaves very gently in a warm skillet for 15 seconds per side if you want them slightly pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
  • If you're not strict keto, a tiny sprinkle of smoked paprika mixed into the mayo adds a subtle smokiness that makes everyone ask what your secret ingredient is.
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