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Asian Veggie Lettuce Cups
A lighter version of your favorite restaurant chain’s dish, these Asian vegetarian lettuce wraps are quick and easy to prepare for and have lots of flavor. Perfect for any weeknight meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
147 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 leaves iceberg lettuce separated, head
- 2 tbs ginger (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbs soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbs hoisin sauce
- 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1 c green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 8 oz water chestnuts diced, canned
- 8 oz bamboo shoots sliced, canned
- 4 scallions (minced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sauce: ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy, hoisin, rice vinegar, chili garlic paste; set aside.
- Heat a wok or large, deep pan over medium high and spray with non-stick spray.
- Add onions with a pinch of kosher salt (to release juices) and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add zucchini and red pepper; continue sauteing for 3 minutes until veggies have softened.
- Add green peas (defrosted if using frozen) and mushrooms; cook additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in reserved sauce, chestnuts and bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil then simmer for 2 minutes to let flavors develop.
- Serve in lettuce cups with scallions on top. Don’t forget the sriracha!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26.2g
(9%)
Protein
5.2g
(10%)
Fat
3.2g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Fiber
5.4g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.2g | 10% |
| Fat | 3.2g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.