Description
Enjoy these Mini BLT Lettuce Cups, a delightful low-carb party bite perfect for any gathering. They offer a fresh, bread-free take on the classic BLT, making them an ideal snack for paleo and keto enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head butter lettuce, separated into cups
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble or chop.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the halved cherry tomatoes with the prepared mayonnaise mixture.
- Spoon a portion of the tomato mixture into each lettuce cup.
- Top with crumbled bacon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
- You can substitute avocado for tomatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure lettuce cups are dry to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (with cooked bacon)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 cups
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg