Thai Peanut Veggie Lettuce Wraps (Printer View)

Crisp lettuce, colorful vegetables, and peanut sauce create a refreshing, flavorful handheld meal.

# Components:

→ Sauce

01 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
06 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons warm water

→ Vegetable Filling

09 - 1 cup shredded carrots
10 - 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
13 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

→ Wrap

15 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves

# Method:

01 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and warm water in a bowl until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay each butter lettuce leaf flat and spoon a portion of vegetable filling into the center.
04 - Drizzle prepared peanut sauce over the filled leaves.
05 - Fold or roll each lettuce leaf to enclose the filling and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with just a handful of ingredients
  • Naturally gluten free and vegan friendly
  • Perfect for quick meal prep or light lunches
  • Versatile for using up fridge vegetables
02 -
  • High in antioxidants thanks to fresh veggies
  • Peanut sauce provides healthy fats and plenty of flavor
  • Can be prepped ahead for easy weekday meals
03 -
  • Get your lettuce leaves as dry as possible so they stay crisp
  • Always taste your peanut sauce and add a dash of soy or lime for balance if needed
  • Do not skip searing the tofu it transforms the texture
  • I always keep an extra jar of peanut sauce handy because it is just that good

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