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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken can substitute with turkey or pork
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots finely shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and green onions, mixing well to combine.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Spoon the filling into the center of each lettuce leaf.
  2. Fold the sides of the lettuce over the filling and enjoy as a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These wraps can be customized with your choice of protein and vegetables. Serve with additional dipping sauces if desired.

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