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 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 large romaine lettuce leaves washed and patted dry; 1/2 pound minced lamb none; 1 cup green lentils cooked; 1 large tomato diced; 1 medium red onion thinly sliced; 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped; 1 tsp cumin none; 1 tsp coriander none; 1/2 tsp cinnamon none; 1 tbsp olive oil none; to taste Salt and black pepper none; 2 tbsp tahini none; 1 tbsp lemon juice none; 1 garlic clove minced; to taste salt none

Warm, spiced lamb with cooling lentils and veggies.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Middle Eastern

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · November 14, 2025

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.