Best Quick Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by SMACPRODUCTIONS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon hot chile paste
1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
  • To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.2 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 773.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE CHICKEN WRAPS



Quick Asian Lettuce Chicken Wraps image

Just came up with this while trying to find a way to make chicken wraps that were flavorful enough to add some variety to the Atkins diet.

Provided by moergan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large chicken breasts
1/2 white onion
6 garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
3 -4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 large leaves iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium to high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute to get the flavors flowing into the butter. Add chicken, hoisin sauce and cook until chicken is white on the outside but still pink on the inside (approximately 5 minutes). Add the chinese five spice, black pepper and soy sauce and cook another 5 minutes on medium to high heat, reduce temperature and simmer covered 5-10 minutes so the chicken becomes tender.
  • Fold into lettuce wraps!
  • This is very filling, low carb and low calorie. Enjoy!

QUICK ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps image

Satisfy their appetites with a recipe that is simple yet flavorful, and make these Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps. Ginger, soy sauce and toasted sesame dressing help enhance the flavor of juicy ground beef in this Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
3/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing, divided
5 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 green onions, sliced, divided
12 Boston lettuce leaves
1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add ginger and 1 Tbsp. dressing; cook and stir 1 min. Add coleslaw blend; cook 4 to 5 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining dressing, soy sauce and half the onions.
  • Spoon meat mixture onto lettuce leaves; top with nuts and remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

QUICK ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps image

Satisfy their appetites with a recipe that is simple yet flavorful, and make these Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps. Ginger, soy sauce and toasted sesame dressing help enhance the flavor of juicy ground beef in this Quick Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot
3/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing, divided
5 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 green onions, sliced, divided
12 Boston lettuce leaves
1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add ginger and 1 Tbsp. dressing; cook and stir 1 min. Add coleslaw blend; cook 4 to 5 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining dressing, soy sauce and half the onions.
  • Spoon meat mixture onto lettuce leaves; top with nuts and remaining onions.

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