Yield: 4
Teriyaki Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
A quick, healthy take on a favorite Asian flavored dish.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh
- 1/3 cup tamari
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch, or cornstarch
- 1 head lettuce
- green onions, optiona
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add soy sauce, maple syrup vinegar, garlic sesame oil and ginger. Whisk to combine.
- Crumble the tempeh into small chunks; place in the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet or wok over medium-low heat, warm olive oil. Add onion; stir. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until onion begins to brown. Add carrots and stir; cook for 3-5 more minutes, until carrot softens.
- Pour the tempeh mixture into the pan; stir. Cook for 5 minutes, until tempeh starts to brown. Add tapioca starch; stir. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring continuously, until sauce thickens.
- Spoon the tempeh mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with sliced green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 22gProtein: 13g
