In less time than waiting for take-out to arrive, you can be enjoying this healthier, homemade Asian dish. These crunchy wraps are worlds better for you and even tastier! Cashews and raisins are combined with traditional ground pork and beef for the filling, but feel free to use any protein you like. For the sauce, a coconut amino teriyaki sauce is blended with toasted sesame oil, peanut butter, honey and lime for wildly flavorful taste.
Crunchy Cashew Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 593 kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 cup unsalted cashews chopped
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 Tbsp. ground chili powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
Extras
- 8 romaine leaves washed and dried
- Cilantro chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Lime
Instructions
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In large frying pan, brown ground beef and ground pork over medium heat. Stir in cashews, raisins, chili powder, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
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Meanwhile, in sauce pan over medium-low heat, heat oil, add onion and sauté until soft. Add coconut aminos, honey, lime juice, peanut butter and ginger and stir until smooth.
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Slow-simmer sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
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Pour sauce into meat mixture and stir to combine.
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Fill each lettuce leaf with ½ cup mixture.
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Top with sesame seeds, cilantro and squeeze of lime.
Notes
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Substitute ground beef or pork with diced or ground chicken, ground turkey, ground bison or protein of choice.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Cashew Asian Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 944mg39%
Potassium 728mg21%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 2994IU60%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.