Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

JULY 2, 2011 BY VEGAS INFORMANT LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT)

Fresh Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps which are a perfect light summer dish, these are fun for kids to help assemble also!

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

• About ½ lb. Thin whole wheat spaghetti or angel hair pasta (or any gluten free thin noodles if preferred)
• 1 c. thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 1 c. thinly sliced celery
• 1 c. finely diced kale
• 1 c. snow peas
• 1 red pepper, diced
• Scallions
• 1/3 cup cilantro or parsley
• Sesame seeds
• 1 head Butter Lettuce or Romaine Lettuce work well too

Sauce:

• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Cut veggies and mix together in large bowl.  Cook noodles, cool and add to veggies.

Whisk Sauce ingredients and pour over noodle/veggie mix.  Add parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds and scallions.  Peel whole leaves off lettuce and spin dry.  Let everyone fill their own lettuce cups.  You can also drizzle this Peanut Sauce over the top.

Peanut Dressing (Optional): Dressing recipe from The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook by Cathe Olson

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil or peanut oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown rice vinegar
• ¼ c. peanut butter
• 3 tbsp tahini (optional)
• 1 tbsp honey, brown rice syrup or agave nectar
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/3 c. boiling water
• Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

Remember that holidays don’t have to be filled with unhealthy foods.  Try adding these simple healthy dishes to your celebration and maybe they will become the new traditional recipe that you make every 4^th of July.  Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Safe Independence Day!

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