5 from 3 votes
Sesame Ginger Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
These healthy lettuce wraps are stiffed with savory stir-fried veggies and tempeh in a savory sesame ginger sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the sesame ginger sauce:
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup tamari I like to use low sodium
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil + 1 teaspoon additional, toasted
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the lettuce wraps:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup red pepper diced
- 1 cup snow peas diced
- 7 oz tempeh crumbled
- 6-8 pieces lettuce such as romaine or butter, large enough to make a good wrap
Optional Garnishes
- cashews diced
- green onions
Instructions
- Place all of the sesame ginger sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the carrot, red pepper and peas. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then add the crumbled tempeh.
- Continue to cook for another 3 minutes and then pour in the sauce. Stir until everything is combined and cook until sauce is thickened, 7-10 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes (to avoid wilting the lettuce), and then spoon the mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with cashews and green onions, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
1373mg
(29%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
14424IU
(288%)
Vitamin C
135mg
(150%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1373mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 14424IU | 288% |
| Vitamin C | 135mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.