Ginger Peanut Lettuce Wraps
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Ginger Peanut Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe begins with a homemade ginger peanut sauce blending natural peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, fresh garlic, and grated ginger. Warm water is added to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. This sauce brings creamy texture, slight heat, citrus brightness, and umami depth.
The wraps are built using intact, crisp Boston or butter lettuce leaves as a crisp vessel. Thinly sliced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, cucumber matchsticks, sliced green onions, and fresh herbs like basil and mint offer a combination of fresh, crunchy, and aromatic elements. The protein can be chicken, tofu, shrimp, or rotisserie chicken as a quick option, providing satisfying substance.
Filling the lettuce leaves with protein, vegetables, herbs, and a generous drizzle of the ginger peanut sauce creates a layered dish balancing softness, crunch, and bold flavors. These wraps are convenient to assemble and versatile in accommodating dietary preferences.
Ingredients
For The Lettuce Wraps:
- 2 heads Boston lettuce or butter lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4 green onion sliced
- 3 carrot shredded
- 1/2 cucumber sliced into matchsticks
- 1 bunch basil fresh
- 1 bunch mint fresh
- 1 pound protein of choice chicken, tofu, shrimp
- peanut sauce see below, with ginger
For The Ginger Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter natural
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-3 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce to taste
- lime about 1 tablespoon, juice of half a lime
- 2-3 garlic pressed or grated, cloves
- 1- 2 inch fresh ginger root peeled and grated (1-2 tablespoons worth, piece
- 2-4 tablespoons water warm
Instructions
For The Ginger Peanut Sauce:
- Add all ingredients except the water to a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Slowly add the water a little at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency (you may not need to use all of it).
For The Wraps:
- Separate lettuce leaves, keeping them intact. Chop all vegetables and prepare protein if using.
- To assemble wraps, fill with protein, veggies, a few leaves of the basil and mint, and top with peanut sauce.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation, but any cooked protein like grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or tofu works well.
- For gluten-free versions, ensure soy sauce is labeled gluten-free.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce amount to your preferred spice level for the peanut sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 8885IU | 178% |
| Vitamin C | 46.7mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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