3 LETTUCE WRAPS
If you haven’t seen my Instagram lately I have been in a bit of a lettuce wrap mood, so I figured I would share some of my favorite recipes! They make the perfect easy lunch recipe or can be loaded up for a filling dinner as well!
This recipe will make you feel like you and your guests are in a restaurant and is unbelievable simple to make!
NUTTY WHOLE GRAIN SALAD
Ingredients:
2 cups pre-cooked hearty grain (I like pearled brown rice, barley, or faro)
Juice of 1 lemon or 1 ½ limes
1/3 cup toasted nuts (I use whatever I have on hand, this time was a mix of chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, and pecans)
¼ cup cranraisins (or sub for something sweet like apples or pear chunks or berries)
¼ cup chopped parsely (I use the stems too)
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
S&P to taste
Directions:
Toast nuts until aromatic and lightly golden
Combine with all other ingredients in a large bowl and stir till combined
Fill up those lettuce wraps!
Note: I think this is very filling on its own from the rice and nuts, but if you wanted to make it higher in protein or calories, I think it would be great with grilled tofu strips on top or chickpeas in the salad. I also like it cold during the summer as it has a fresher taste, but this can also be enjoyed warm if you just made the rice!
This is a warm and filling recipe that is so versatile and you will love as leftovers!
CHICKPEA SAUTE
Ingredients:
1 medium onion sliced
1 bell pepper sliced
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms (optional)
2 cups chickpeas (if dry they must be soaked/ cooked first)
1 jar of organic tomato sauce (we used homemade leftover sauce
Parsley to taste
S&P to taste
Directions:
Saute onions and pepper until soft
Add in garlic and chickpeas
Add in sauce and parsley
Cook down for about 25 minutes on medium low heat
Let cool slightly before filling lettuce wraps
Top with unsweetened plant yogurt or cashew cream!
Note: I like to make this in a Dutch oven style pot as it does make quite a large amount. I often eat the leftovers over brown rice or polenta for breakfast!
VEGGIE BURGER
This is definitely the easiest one as you barely need to do anything but is still delicious!
Ingredients:
Veggie burger
2 tbsp hummus of choice
¼ cup brown rice
Handful of chopped green onion
2 tbsp Vegan chipotle mayo
Directions:
Cook veggie burger (I think the grill is best for this for that char and flavor!)
Layer hummus and brown rice on lettuce wrap, top with broken up veggie burger, mayo, and onion.
Hope you enjoy these easy recipes and DM me on instagram with your creations so I can repost them!
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