I don’t want my Foodie Friday posts to sound like advertisements (though I should probably clarify that they are not sponsored by anyone, just my humble opinion), but I wanted to tell you about my new favorite way to eat a sandwich: lettuce wraps! They are crunchy, hearty … and I don’t miss the bread at all!

Here are three of my faves, plus another that isn’t really a sandwich, but I love it, just the same:

1. My first exposure to a low-carb burger option that was actually on the menu was at Hardee’s. We don’t have one nearby, but I like to stop there on roadtrips out of town. You can get a traditional burger or chicken sandwich made into a lettuce wrap, so it makes a great fast-food option for road trips.
2. Apparently Jimmy John’s was already popular in other parts of the country, but my town just got two franchises very recently. Any of their sandwiches can be made into an “Unwich” lettuce wrap. My favorite is the tuna, but I also like the all-veggie option.
3. One of the choices in the Student Center on campus is Mooyah, which offers an “Iceburger” option instead of bread. They also have yummy guacamole, which is always a winner, in my book.
4. Last, but not least, I love the lettuce wraps at Pei Wei. They are pretty messy to eat, but they are scrumptious and really hit the spot when I’m craving Asian food.

So, there you have it — several options for “sandwiches” that won’t sabotage your carb count! Enjoy! 🙂