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Asian Lettuce Wraps

Delicious and healthy Asian lettuce wraps filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and Asian spices, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add chopped mushrooms, shredded carrots, green onions, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and remove from heat.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a portion of the filling onto the center.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts, then fold the leaf around the filling and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your choice of protein or vegetables. Serve with extra soy sauce or dipping sauce on the side.

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