Platter of large, vibrant whole lettuce cups filled with perfectly browned, chunky minced lamb atop a bed of green lentils. The lamb glistens with oil and Middle Eastern spices. Chopped tomatoes, red onions, and parsley speckle the dish, adding a burst of colors. A dollop of creamy tahini drizzle on top finishes off the dish.

Marinated Lamb and Lentil Stuffed Lettuce Wraps

Name: Marinated Lamb and Lentil Stuffed Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: large romaine lettuce leaves, 8 washed and patted dry; minced lamb, 1/2 pound none; green lentils, 1 cup cooked; large tomato, 1 diced; medium red onion, 1 thinly sliced; fresh parsley, 1 bunch chopped; cumin, 1 tsp none; coriander, 1 tsp none; cinnamon, 1/2 tsp none; olive oil, 1 tbsp none; Salt and black pepper, to taste none; tahini, 2 tbsp none; lemon juice, 1 tbsp none; garlic clove, 1 minced; salt, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 14, 2025

We are introducing a new twist on Middle Eastern cuisine - a deliciously warming Marinated Lamb and Lentil Stuffed Lettuce Wraps. This meal features bright and bold Middle Eastern spices, combined with cool, crisp lettuce to provide a harmonious balance of flavor and texture. It's hearty, satisfying yet feels light, a perfect way to enjoy a sunny and slightly chilly day.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large romaine lettuce leaves - 8 - washed and patted dry
Minced lamb - 1/2 pound - none
Green lentils - 1 cup - cooked
Large tomato - 1 - diced
Medium red onion - 1 - thinly sliced
Fresh parsley - 1 bunch - chopped
Cumin - 1 tsp - none
Coriander - 1 tsp - none
Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp - none
Olive oil - 1 tbsp - none
Salt and black pepper - to taste - none
Tahini - 2 tbsp - none
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp - none
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Salt - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🐑🌿⏲️

Mix the lamb with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🥘

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated lamb and cook until well-browned.
Step 3 - 🥬🍅🌱

Fill each lettuce leaf with a layer of cooked lentils, followed by the spiced lamb. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and fresh parsley.
Step 4 - 🍋🥣💧

In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle this sauce over each lettuce wrap.

Additional

Customize these lettuce wraps to your liking. You can add other veggies like diced cucumber or carrots, or sprinkle with some feta cheese. These wraps make a wonderful hands-on meal that kids can enjoy helping assemble. Legend says, wraps originated in the Middle East, and have been a fundamental part of their food culture. Enjoy this fun, fresh perspective on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.