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!
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
- In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes.
- Add red pepper, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts, tamari, salt, pepper, vegan fish sauce (if using) and mirin.
- Cover skillet and lower heat, cooking until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).
- Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil.
- Tear large pieces off the lettuce head and fill each one with vegetables.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.