Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Get ready for your new favorite better-than-takeout Asian recipe. These vegan lettuce wraps combine a savory umami sauce simmered with chickpeas and fresh veg all wrapped in a crisp tender lettuce wrap and topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh diced green onion.
Servings: 5 -6 wraps
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots roughly chopped into smaller bits
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts
- 6-8 large butter lettuce leaves*
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sriracha add more for more heat
- 1 clove minced garlic
Toppings
- crushed peanuts
- diced cilantro
- diced green onion
Instructions
- In a large pan, begin warming some sesame oil over medium heat. Add your diced onion, red pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add your shredded carrots, stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.1 tbsp sesame oil , 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion , 2 cloves minced garlic
- While your veggies are frying, whisk up your sauce together in a small bowl or dish.Pour your rinsed chickpeas in a large bowl and and with a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash about half of your chickpeas.15 oz chickpeas, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sriracha, 1 clove minced garlic
- Add the chickpeas, sauce, and water chestnuts to the veggie mixture over the stove. Stir until well combined and simmer for another 2-4 minutes until the mixture is warmed through and the sauce has infused into the mixture.
- Serve in lettuce leaves or over noodles or rice.Top with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and/or green onion.
Notes
What type of lettuce is best for these vegan lettuce wraps?
Butter lettuce is a top choice due to its soft, flexible leaves and mild flavor. Romaine lettuce is another excellent option, offering crisp and sturdy leaves that hold fillings well. You could even use iceburg lettuce too.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2094IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg