Description
More than restaurant worthy, these Asian Lettuce Wraps are restaurant SUPERIOR! Bursting with layer after layer of flavor- these are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
For the Protein:
1 Tbsp oil (avocado, sesame, olive or a combo- I like 1/2 sesame, 1/2 avocado)
1 lb ground turkey or pork
1 Tbsp garlic- minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger- minced
2 Tbsp Chinese Five Spice (a spice blend you can find in most grocery stores easily)
2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
Salt/Pepper to taste
For the Peanut Sauce:
2 tsp creamy peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter (no sugar added) or tahini
1-2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos (start with one and taste before adding a second)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
Toppings:
- Bibb lettuce or green cabbage for the wraps
- Carrots- shredded
- Sweet pepper- finely chopped
- Cucumber- finely chopped
- Cilantro
- Green onion
- Lime juice- fresh squeezed
- Tangy Carrot and Ginger Dip
Instructions
For the Protein:
- Heat oil in a skillet to medium.
- Saute garlic and onion for 30 seconds.
- Add ground meat, Chinese five spice and coconut aminos.
- Stir and cook until meat is cooked thoroughly. Taste and add salt/pepper if desired.
For the Peanut Sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Assembly:
- Spoon protein into lettuce or cabbage wrap.
- Drizzle meat with peanut sauce.
- Sprinkle with any or all of the suggested toppings. (I love to add them ALL!)
- Finish with a squeeze of lime and/or this Tangy Carrot and Ginger Dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes