Sesame Ginger Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

from Oh My Veggies

These healthy lettuce wraps are stiffed with savory stir-fried veggies and tempeh in a savory sesame ginger sauce.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Ingredients
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For the sesame ginger sauce:

¼ cup water
¼ cup tamari, I like to use low sodium
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, + 1 teaspoon additional
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh grated
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the lettuce wraps:

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup red pepper, diced
1 cup snow peas, diced
7 oz tempeh, crumbled
6-8 pieces lettuce, such as romaine or butter, large enough to make a good wrap

Optional Garnishes

diced cashews
green onions

Instructions

Place all of the sesame ginger sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the carrot, red pepper and peas. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then add the crumbled tempeh.
Continue to cook for another 3 minutes and then pour in the sauce. Stir until everything is combined and cook until sauce is thickened, 7-10 minutes.
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes (to avoid wilting the lettuce), and then spoon the mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with cashews and green onions, if desired.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 88mgPotassium: 1373mgFiber: 8gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 14424IUVitamin C: 135mgCalcium: 247mgIron: 6mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

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