Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Serves 6

Sauce


  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs. rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar

Filling


  • 2 8-oz. pkg. plain tempeh, broken into chunks
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tbs. chopped shallots
  • 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs. rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. chile sauce, such as sriracha
  • 1/4 tsp. light brown sugar

Toppings and Wraps


  • 1/2 lb. green beans, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cucumber, peeled into thin strips
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • Fresh mint, cilantro, and basil
  • 18 whole large lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Nutritional Information

Per wrap (1 lettuce leaf filled with 1/4 cup filling and 1/4 cup toppings):
Calories 112
Protein 8g
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat <1g
Carbs 12g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 109mg
Fiber 4g
Sugar 5g   Source: Vegetarian Times       



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