Description
These light, crunchy lettuce wraps are packed with tender ground meat, fresh vegetables, and coated in a savory, slightly spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a healthy lunch, appetizer, or weeknight dinner, they’re low-carb, customizable, and incredibly satisfying!
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken, turkey, pork, or tofu
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
For the peanut sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60g) natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
To assemble:
- 1 head of butter lettuce, iceberg, or romaine (leaves separated)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Cook the filling
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground meat or tofu and cook until browned and fully cooked (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
2. Make the peanut sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha.
- Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
3. Assemble the wraps
- Spoon the cooked filling into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
4. Serve immediately
- Enjoy as an appetizer, light meal, or snack with extra peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Swap ground meat for crushed chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
- Add water chestnuts for extra crunch.