Asian Lettuce Wraps
Lighten up lettuce wraps by blending half the beef with meaty tasting mushrooms.
Prep time: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 15 mins. | Serves: 4
Ingredients
8 oz fresh crimini mushrooms
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tbsp canola oil
1 pkt Mushroom Seasoning Blend
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 head Boston lettuce
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
Method
1. Place the mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the ground beef; pulse until well combined.
2. Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom mixture and seasoning blend. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes until browned.
3. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrot and chopped cashews.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 249
Sodium 408mg
Protein 13.5gat 13g
Carbohydrates 15g
Dietary Fibre 3.5g