Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Healthy Lettuce Wraps

I've had lettuce wraps tons of times in restaurants, but I've never tried to make them myself. After trying lettuce wraps at so many restaurants, I'm happy to say that these were JUST as good as the ones you would order!

Adapted from here

Ingredients:

Sauce:
• 6 t. hoisin sauce
• 4 t. soy sauce
• 2 t. sesame oil
• 4 t. white wine vinegar
• fresh ground black pepper

Filling:
• 2 t. olive oil
• 1 t. minced garlic
• ½ t. grated fresh ginger
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (We used mushrooms, carrots, red pepper and onion)
• ½ green apple, finely chopped

Wraps:
• lettuce leaves (washed and separated)
• shredded carrots for topping
• rice noodles (optional for topping)

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and mix.

To make the filling, heat a skillet on high heat with cooking oil. When the pan is hot, add garlic, ginger and green onions to the pan. Stir fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant.

Add the ground turkey and break into small pieces. Cook until almost cooked through.

Add the vegetables to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Mix in the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until thickened slightly. Add the apples to the pan and toss to coat.

Remove the pan from heat.

Serve the filling in lettuce “cups” and top with shredded carrots and rice noodles.


Make sure to have extra napkins...it's very messy! But VERY good!



Here's Hubby's lettuce wrap after he took a big bite : )
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9 comments :

  1. These look super delicious! I've never had any but I've been wanting to try them. & now I can just make my own! Thankksss!

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  2. These look great! I was trying to figure out what the orange was on top. I was thinking squash but carrots makes more sense. I LOVE wraps, thanks!

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  3. That looks yummy! I'd definitely veganize it with some vegan chicken pieces :)

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  4. I got stuck at the sauce. That is delicious sounding.

    I have never made a wrap before but this recipe is certainly good enough to give it a try. I can do it.

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  5. this looks so fresh and yummy! i love lettuce wraps but always forget to make them. thank you for the reminder and the great recipe. glad to have you on TNSC!

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  6. They look delicious!! I will most definitely have to try making this. Delicious AND healthy?! Right up my ally...

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  7. This looks delish - I have tried to make this at home and it was just so-so, your sauce will remedy that!

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  8. This looks delicious! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!

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