Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Veggie Lettuce Wraps
This dish is a great way to get not only a good amount of vegetables but a wide variety, in one dish. This super-easy-to-make recipe is a frequent weeknight dinner for my family and a great alternative to stir-fried vegetables if you want a healthier option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red pepper (chopped)
- 4 cups cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup water chestnuts (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon vegan fish sauce (optional)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 head lettuce
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes.
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Add red pepper, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts, tamari, salt, pepper, vegan fish sauce (if using) and mirin.
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Cover skillet and lower heat, cooking until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).
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Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil.
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Tear large pieces off the lettuce head and fill each one with vegetables.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.