Sesame Ginger Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

These healthy tempeh lettuce wraps are stuffed with savory stir-fried veggies and hearty tempeh, all tossed in a savory sesame ginger sauce.

Recipe

Ingredients

For the sesame ginger sauce:

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup tamari I like to use low sodium
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil + 1 teaspoon additional
• 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
• 1 clove garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the lettuce wraps:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup red pepper diced
• 1 cup snow peas diced
• 7 oz tempeh crumbled
• 6-8 pieces lettuce such as romaine or butter, large enough to make a good wrap

Optional Garnishes

• diced cashews
• green onions

Instructions

• Place all of the sesame ginger sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the carrot, red pepper and peas. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then add the crumbled tempeh.
• Continue to cook for another 3 minutes and then pour in the sauce. Stir until everything is combined and cook until sauce is thickened, 7-10 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool for a few minutes (to avoid wilting the lettuce), and then spoon the mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with cashews and green onions, if desired.

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