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Blend & Extend: Ginger & Soy Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Entree, Blend and Extend, Snacks and Appetizers, Health Conscious
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
Lighten up lettuce wraps by blending half the beef with meaty-tasting mushrooms.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp dried minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried minced onion
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 head of Boston lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
Instructions
- Place the mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the ground beef; pulse until well combined.
- Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom mixture and seasoning blend. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes until browned.
- Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrot and chopped cashews.
Notes
Tip: Pack leftover mushroom mixture and lettuce separately to take for lunch the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 249
- Sodium: 408
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 13.5g
Keywords: Healthy Recipes, Health Conscious Meals, Delicious Lettuce Wraps, Light Appetizers, Mushroom and Beef Lettuce Wraps, Summer Appetizers
