Epicure Recipes

Plant-Based Crispy & Crunchy Lettuce Wraps

SteamersVeganSugar ConsciousDinnerLunchVegetarianHigh ProteinDairy-freeCommunity Recipe

20 min

4 servings

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Thank you, Tracey Van Der Valk, for this plant-based recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups + 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp Nourish Broth Mix or Vegetable Broth Mix
  • 1 pack Crispy & Crunchy Lettuce Wrap Seasoning or Chicken Fried Rice Seasoning
  • 1 lb (450 g) plant-based meat substitute
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced frozen mangoes
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce

Preparation

  1. In Multipurpose Steamer, place rice, 2 cups water and broth mix; cover. Microwave 6 min, then set aside in a separate bowl.
  2. In Multipurpose Steamer, place seasoning, meat substitute, peppers, mangoes, remaining 1 tbsp water, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Gently mix to combine. Microwave, 6 min.
  3. Meanwhile, cut lettuce into four wedges, remove stem ends and gently peel the wedge leaves off two at a time to create strong, sturdy, crunchy boats for your filling.
  4. Layer rice, then protein mixture on lettuce. Top with extra toppings, if desired.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 420, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0.3 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 73 g (Fiber 9 g, Sugars 14 g), Protein 28 g.

Tips

Swap plant-based meat substitute with 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

This is a perfectly balanced plate