I first got the itch to make today’s healthy recipe of lettuce wraps a couple of years ago after I got a taste for the chicken lettuce wraps at PF Chang’s. But when I was asked to write this blog for today, at first, I was hesitant because I am not a writer. But who can go wrong when talking about food? Am I right or, am I right? And so far, I have had no complaints about these yummy and healthy concoctions. So at least I know I can do those with confidence! How These Wraps Got StartedA year went by after I got my first taste of the ones from PF Chang’s. And when I still couldn’t get how great they were out of my head, I decided to search for a copycat recipe of the ones from the popular restaurant and, boom, there one was on Chungah Rhee’s awesome food website which you can find by clicking the button below! She has so many amazing recipes, but this was one I just needed to try! When I finished her recipe and tasted them, my mouth was in heaven! So, I continued to make them occasionally until a couple of my previous co-workers started asking me to make the lettuce wraps for them. From there, it was kind of a secret tradition for a while. Fast forward to June 2021 and here we are – finally getting the chance to share this recipe! So, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. About the Lettuce Wraps
The ingredients for these wraps are budget friendly. So, if you are worried about burning a hole in your pocket, I’m here to assure you, all of the ingredients that I used were found at your local Neighborhood Kroger, or whichever grocery store is your preference. No joke, if you consider yourself a pro in the kitchen, then you can knock these out in less than 20 minutes. You can eat these at your social-distanced event as an appetizer, or just use these as a full-on meal! Either way, they are delicious, healthy, and truly easy for everyone to make. Keep on reading to for the recipe! Copycat Lettuce Wraps RecipePlease keep in mind that while I primarily based my recipe on Chungah Rhee’s, I've been making these for so long that I've made tweaks here and there. Mainly due to the fact that so many of my family and friends prefer when I use ground turkey. Chicken and turkey...two very different birds! Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10-15minutes Cool time: 10-15minutes Total time: 30 minutes or less (depending on your level of cooking) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 pound of ground turkey or chicken 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of Sriracha seasoning or sauce (optional) 1 can (8 ounce) of water chestnuts, drained and diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced Salt & pepper for tasting 1 head of butter lettuce (make sure to rinse) *iceberg lettuce works just as well* Directions: 1. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken until browned (if using turkey be cautious, as it can dry out quickly) for about 3-5 minutes making sure you crumble the turkey as it cooks; drain the excess fat. 2. Stir in garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, onion, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and siracha until onions become translucent. 3. Stir in water chestnuts and green onions until tender. Throw in some salt and pepper to taste. 4. To serve, place your wrap filling on simmer heat. Then, spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the turkey or chicken filling in the center of the buttered lettuce, taco style. Nutrition Facts — Why These are Oh, So Healthy
Tammara RosalesTotal fun-loving, believer, creative designer, amateur chef, dog mom, and explorer! Check out my website for all of my design creations, here: rosalescreative.com.
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