Thai Lettuce Wraps
Positively bursting with fresh flavors and textures, these Thai lettuce wraps are quick and easy to make and are low carb, low calorie and low fat. The perfect balance of sweet, savory and spiciness with aromatic herbs and the fresh crunch from lettuce. Perfect as a healthy main course, lunch, appetizer or hors d’oeuvres.
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Thai Lettuce Wraps
- 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, pork or beef
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced/julienned carrots
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely minced lemongrass (or a bit of lemon zest)
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- For the Sauce:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 8-10 bibb lettuce leaves
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, add the lime juice, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, sesame oil and sriracha (if using). Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the ground meat until no pink remains. Drain the liquid. Add the shredded red cabbage, chopped red peppers and carrots, minced garlic and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but still retaining some crunch. Add the Sauce and lemongrass and cook for another minute. Add the chopped nuts, green onions and cilantro and cook for another minute.
- To serve, lay the bibb lettuce out on a serving platter on individual plates and spoon some of the filling into each leaf. Serve immediately. The Daring gourmet
