Lettuce Wrapped Steakburgers & Sandwiches at Freddy’s
While crisp lettuce is a delicious burger topping, it also serves as a light, low-calorie substitute for a standard bun. Did you know that you can order many menu items at Freddy’s wrapped in fresh lettuce at no additional charge? Read on for answers to common questions about lettuce wraps, along with highlights of Freddy’s top lettuce-wrapped sandwiches and steakburgers.
What is the best lettuce to use for wraps?
When choosing the ideal greens for a wrap, evaluate your options much like you would when picking the best lettuce for burgers. While multiple varieties can work well as a sturdy base or cup, the best lettuce for your wrap comes down to balancing leaf size and strength against the weight of your fillings.
Crisp Iceberg remains a go-to option for holding heavier sandwiches and burgers, whereas butterhead varieties provide a soft, cup-shaped alternative. To prevent tearing, no matter which variety you pick, layer two or more leaves for added support.
What kind of fillings work well with lettuce wraps?
Many of the same fillings typically found in a bun, tortilla or pita can also be served in lettuce wraps. From chicken and steak to shrimp and tofu, Delish offers a variety of tasty ideas to consider, if you want some recipe ideas for lettuce-wrapped dishes.
What are some benefits of lettuce-wrapped sandwiches?
When dining out or at home, swapping the usual bread for a lettuce wrap offers nutritional benefits and adds variety to your vegetable intake. For example, instead of putting chicken and other toppings on the lettuce, you might wrap these ingredients (and maybe even some additional leafy greens) in lettuce. As highlighted in Freddy’s Nutritional and Allergen Info, having a steakburger or sandwich lettuce-wrapped reduces the total calories, fat, sodium and carbs.
Popular Freddy’s Sandwiches That Can Be Wrapped in Lettuce
Across the Freddy’s menu, guests can customize individual items or combo meals to their preferences. Below are 6 menu items often made to order with a lettuce wrap.
1. Freddy’s Original Double
Two steakburger patties, cheese, crunchy onions and pickles, and a swirl of mustard pack layers of flavor into the Freddy’s Original Double. Exchanging the usual toasted bun for a lettuce wrap provides an extra layer of freshness to this steakburger. If you wish, you can also add lettuce as a burger topping, swap fresh onions for grilled onions, or include other vegetables like sliced tomato and fire-roasted jalapeños.
2. California Style Double
Onion, lettuce and tomato come standard on the California Style Double as well as the cheese, toasted bun, Thousand Island and two steakburger patties. Choosing the lettuce-wrapped option increases the vegetable count while decreasing total calories, and you can also adjust your intake by omitting or swapping sauces and toppings to suit your dietary preferences.
3. Chicken Club Sandwich
In addition to our various steakburgers, including limited-time only steakburgers like the Smoky Bacon Cheddar Stack, the chicken club sandwiches at your local Freddy’s can also be lettuce-wrapped. We offer a Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich featuring tender chicken breast with a crispy, golden-brown exterior, as well as a Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich. Both sandwiches include bacon, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato and can be enjoyed individually or as part of a combo meal.
4. Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A lettuce wrap can also add a cooling crunch, which may be especially welcome in sandwiches with some kick, like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Freddy’s Famous Jalapeño Fry Sauce® adds spice to this sandwich’s combination of golden, crispy chicken breast and tangy pickles. For even more heat, the Jalapeño Pepper Jack Double features the same specialty sauce, pepper jack cheese, fire-roasted jalapeños, and two steakburger patties.
5. Veggie Burger
One of the best vegetarian fast food options is a veggie burger. For this type of burger, as with others, a lettuce wrap provides a refreshing exterior crunch that pairs well with cheese, other vegetables, sauces and the patty itself. Freddy’s Veggie Burger is a black bean burger patty served with cheese, sliced onion and tomato, lettuce and Thousand Island. As with the lettuce wrap selection, the choice of cheese, sauce and other toppings can be further adjusted to diner preference.
6. Steakburger Tacos
The Steakburger Taco and other limited-time options like the Smoky Bacon Steakburger Taco can be lettuce wrapped instead of served in a flour tortilla. Besides extra vegetables or a different sauce or cheese, more meat is another possible customization, including choices such as sliced prime rib, chili or another steakburger patty.
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