Author Notes
Tired of bringing hummus to parties as your vegan appetizer of choice? Then these spicy lettuce wraps--which are sure to please any crowd of eaters--are your next party offering. Simple to prepare, satisfying, and full of flavor. —Gena Hamshaw
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Ingredients
- Meatless Balls
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8 ounces
frozen, vegan meatless balls
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1
large clove garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane
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2 teaspoons
finely minced, fresh ginger (or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
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3 tablespoons
soy sauce
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2 tablespoons
lime juice
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1 teaspoon
lime zest
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1 teaspoon
sriracha
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2 teaspoons
sugar
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1 tablespoon
peanut, safflower, or sesame oil
- Slaw and Wraps
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1 1/2 cups
shredded carrot
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2 cups
shredded green or red cabbage
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1
green onion, tops only, chopped
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1/4 cup
loosely packed, chopped mint leaves
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1/4 cup
loosely packed, chopped basil leaves
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1/4 cup
roasted, chopped peanuts
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2 teaspoons
toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon
soy sauce
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1 tablespoon
unseasoned rice vinegar (if you only have seasoned, decrease or omit soy sauce)
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dash
crushed red pepper flakes
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1
head bibb or Boston lettuce (about 12 leaves)
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Extra cilantro sprigs, thinly sliced Thai chiles, sriracha or gochujang (optional, for topping)
Directions
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Transfer the meatless balls to a rectangular glass lock container or a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour marinade over the meatless balls, cover, and allow them to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
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While the meatless balls marinate, mix all slaw ingredients (carrots through red pepper flakes) together in a mixing bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saute pan. Add the meatless balls and cook, stirring the balls often so that they brown evenly, for 4-6 minutes, or until lightly browned throughout.
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To serve the lettuce wraps, place 2 meatless balls and a spoonful of the slaw into each lettuce cup. Add any additional toppings you like, wrap, and enjoy!
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