Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

Asian Style Lettuce Wraps ~

Skip the takeout line and serve up this easy, tasty, plant-based dish right in the comfort of your own home!

Serve with a side of miso soup or roasted veggies and you’ve got dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less!

Ingredients for Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

• 16 ounces plant-based ground beef 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce 
• 1/4 cup scallions
• 1-2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 8 whole lettuce leaves

How to make Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

STEP ONE: Into a medium-size skillet over medium heat, crumble the vegan ground. Cook, stirring frequently until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

STEP TWO: Into the skillet, add the onion.  Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

STEP THREE: Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha hot chili sauce. Stir to combine.

STEP FOUR: Add the scallions, sesame oil, and vegan ground beef.

STEP FIVE: Continue cooking for 3 minutes, until heated through.

STEP SIX: Spoon into lettuce leaves and serve warm.

More Asian-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love!

• Asian Mushroom Rice
• Ginger Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry
• Vegan Teriyaki Meatballs
• Vegan Teriyaki Chicken
• Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Originally posted November 11, 2012. Updated September 10, 2020.