Whip Up a Healthy Gluten Free Meal with some Asian Lettuce Wraps

Many of us are looking to kick off this year on a healthy note by eating more veggies and just eating better in general. This Asian Lettuce Wrap recipe below covers both of those bases. Lettuce, protein of your choice, and veggies. Not to mention the fact that it’s super delicious!

*Recipe courtesy of Whole Foods.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive, peanut or sesame oil
1 pound ground chicken, beef shrimp or tofu
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
2/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce
Vegetables for filling: grated carrots, mung bean sprouts, sliced Radish, julienned cucumber
Boston lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried

[Editor’s Note: Adding some sweet like fructose or sugar gives it a really exceptional flavor]

Method

Heat oil in a large skillet and cook protein of choice. Add garlic and ginger and saute briefly. Add soy sauce and simmer for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables. Place filling and vegetables in center of a large platter, then surround with lettuce leaves.

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