Low Carb Mortadella Wraps

“Anything can be bread”…you either love or hate the endless low-carb, gluten-free possibilities for bread alternatives: tomatoeseggscottage cheesewatermelonjalapeñoslettuce….you get the picture. We love an opportunity to get creative with healthy meals, and these Low Carb Mortadella Wraps are a protein-lover’s dream come true. Egg white wraps store-bought from the refrigerated section of your grocery store, help this meal come together in minutes.

What stands out

What’s the secret to making an egg white wrap taste? Coating the wrap in a crisp layer of cheese (parmigiano reggiano), and then stuffing it with mortadella covered in melted cheese. The combo is rich, salty, and satisfying.

Kitchen tip

Fold the mortadella into loose ribbons before adding it to the pan. It keeps the texture delicate and tender with a hint of crispiness in every bite.

Swaps

1. If you can’t find store-bought egg white wraps you can make your own low-carb wrap made out of cottage cheese or eggs.
2. Use your favorite charcuterie or cold cuts here: salami, turkey, ham, prosciutto, etc.
3. Instead of Swiss cheese try gruyere or dry mozzarella. Any thinly sliced cheese will work here.

Serve it with

• Spread some Homemade Mayo inside your wrap.
• Pair it with some healthy chips, like our Air Fryer Kale Chips.

Ingredients

Makes 1 wrap

• 4 slices mortadella
• 2 slices swiss cheese
• 1 egg white wrap, or low carb wrap of choice
• 1 tablespoon parmigiano reggiano, grated
• 1 piece romaine lettuce

Equipment

• Ceramic Pans
• frying pan lid

Method

1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Fold the mortadella into two piles and gently place them in the pan (no oil required). Cook until crispy and flip.
2. Add a slice of Swiss cheese on each bundle of mortadella, place a lid on the pan, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the cheesy mortadella bundles to a plate.
3. Add 1/2 tablespoon grated parmigiano reggiano into the empty hot pan. Scatter the grated cheese in a circular shape on the pan. Place an egg white wrap on top of the cheese and let the cheese get hot and crispy, about 1 minute.
4. Lift the egg white wrap with a spatula and quickly sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tablespoon grated cheese on the empty, hot pan. Place the egg white wrap back on the pan, with the crispy cheese side facing up. Allow the other side of the wrap to get hot and crispy.
5. Transfer the hot, crispy wrap to a plate. Add a slice of crisp lettuce and then the cheesy mortadella stacks. Fold the wrap over to sandwich the fillings inside. Enjoy warm!

Kitchen notes

• Egg White Wraps: Use any wrap you like, or make your own low-carb version with blended cottage cheese and eggs.
• No Oil Needed: You don’t need oil as long as you’re using a good non-stick or ceramic pan. The mortadella will render some fat once heated.
• Other Sliced Meats: Prosciutto, coppa, salami, turkey, or ham all work beautifully here.
• Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or Dairy-Free: Swap the mortadella and cheeses for your favorite plant-based sliced “meat” and dairy-free cheese.

Questions

What if i can’t find store-bought egg white wraps?

You can use anything you want for the wrap here. Instead, you can make your own low-carb wrap made out of cottage cheese and eggs.

can i make this without any oil?

You don’t need any oil, as long as you use a non-stick or ceramic pan.

What other sliced meats can i use?

You can use any cold cut or charcuterie you like, such as prosciutto, coppa, salami, sliced turkey or ham.

how can i make this vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free?

Instead of mortadella, swiss cheese, and parm, use with your favorite vegan or dairy-free cheese and sliced plant-based “meat.”