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    Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps

    Lindsay Moe

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    Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps - An easy vegan dinner idea that's full of protein and crunch! #healthy #vegan #lettucewraps #dinnerideas #vegandinnerideas #veganlunchideas
    Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps - An easy vegan dinner idea that's full of protein and crunch! #healthy #vegan #lettucewraps #dinnerideas #vegandinnerideas #veganlunchideas
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    These Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps are an easy healthy dinner idea! Leftovers also make a quick lunch the next day.

    top view image of four lettuce wraps with limes on the wooden table and a small dish of nuts.

    Let’s talk about that healthy summer glow, shall we?

    I spent many years baking in the sun while working as a lifeguard, and then probably the same amount of years avoiding the sun altogether in hopes that I would negate my skin cancer risks. Now I’ve found a healthy balance of vitamin D, light tan, and sun protection.

    image of lettuce wraps on white plate with small bowl of nuts in the distance.

    I’m also head over heels in love with summer produce and just can’t find enough meals in the day to fulfill all of my dreams. I want to eat oven roasted corn and black bean pico de gallo and rainbow feta flatbread every darn day until the leaves freeze off my tomato plants.

    This warm sunshine and fresh, healthy food are what makes that healthy summer glow – where your body is happy and you’re happy because you’re getting exactly what you need and love. When it comes to healthy meals you can’t do much better than wrapping it in lettuce!

    close up of lettuce wraps with limes on the table.

    Is this a vegetarian lettuce wrap?

    I’ll be honest. I set out to make a vegetarian lettuce wrap, and when I was done it was amazing, I loved it, and then I realized that it was, in fact, vegan.

    This really isn’t a problem, it just goes to show that vegan food is much more accessible than we may think. I really don’t think this would be improved by any sort of cheese or dairy.

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    Vegan lettuce wrap ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • Onion
    • Red bell pepper
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Tempeh
    • Tamari
    • Lime juice
    • Green onion
    • Butter lettuce
    • Carrots
    • Red cabbage
    • Peanuts
    • Cilantro
    • Sriracha

    How to make vegan lettuce wraps

    We’re going to shred the tempeh just like we did for my vegan tempeh tacos, which creates the perfect size crumble. Sauté with a few veggies and delicious flavorings like soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, and we’re almost there!

    I like to pile these in a big ole piece of butter lettuce with shredded carrots, red cabbage, chopped peanuts, and sriracha. There’s practically just as much freshness as there is cooked…ness. Overall it’s a really good situation.

    image of hand holding vegan lettuce wrap

    Tips for customizing healthy vegan lettuce wraps

    • Make a sauce to drizzle over the top by combining tahini, lemon juice, and sriracha to taste
    • If you don’t like tempeh you could cook crumbles of my walnut burger mix and fill with that
    • Swap the butter lettuce for romaine leaves, swiss chard, or any large leafy green
    • Throw the filling in a tortilla if you’re just like CARBS PLEASE
    image of close up front view of plate with vegan lettuce wraps

    Looking for more healthy vegan dinner ideas? Try my vegan stuffed sweet potatoes, tempeh buddha bowl, easy canned butter beans!

    If you make this recipe be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!

    white plate with  vegan lettuce wraps with limes on the table and a bowl of nuts
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    Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps - A healthy dinner idea that comes together fast! #15minutemeal #fast #easy #recipe #vegan

    Healthy Vegan Lettuce Wraps

    A healthy dinner idea made from tempeh, veggies, and butter lettuce.
    4.25 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 8 wraps
    Calories: 153kcal
    Author: Lindsay Moe

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger or ginger paste
    • 8 ounces tempeh
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 3 green onions, sliced
    • 8-10 butter lettuce leaves
    • 1 cup Shredded or julienned carrots
    • 1 cup Shredded red cabbage
    • ½ cup Chopped peanuts
    • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, roughly or finely chopped
    • Sriracha

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
    • Add garlic and ginger and stir 30 seconds or until fragrant.
    • Add the tempeh and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the soy sauce, lime juice, and green onions and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
    • Place about 2 tablespoons each of shredded carrots and cabbage in each lettuce leaf. Scoop large spoonfuls of the tempeh mixture on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, extra green onions, and sriracha if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3843IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @theliveinkitchen or tag #theliveinkitchen!

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    1. Odele says

      July 12, 2018 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Lettuce wraps and everything that mix with lemon are my favorite bites this summer!

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    2. Jamie says

      November 11, 2018 at 7:12 am

      HOw many servings does this make? Excited to have this for lunch all week!

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      • Lindsay Moe says

        November 13, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        I would say four servings. Enjoy!

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        • Mary says

          October 02, 2021 at 10:56 am

          Hey there! Is it 153 calories per serving (1 lettuce wrap) or 153 calories for all four lettuce wraps?

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          • Lindsay Moe says

            October 08, 2021 at 2:01 pm

            It is 153 calories per serving (one lettuce wrap) if you are making 8 wraps.

            Reply

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