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Sticky Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

These sticky tempeh lettuce wraps are both high-protein and easy to make. The sticky sauce is irresistible and tastes great with the crisp lettuce. This recipe makes a great weeknight dinner and rivals your favorite takeout.

Serves 2
Ready in 30 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
380 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (8 oz) pkg Lightlife ® Original Tempeh Protein Crumbles
> 1 tbsp sesame oil
> 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
> 1/2 cup shredded carrots
> 1/2 cup vegetable broth
> 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari or liquid aminos
> 2 cloves garlic, grated
> 1 tsp Sriracha
> 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
> 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
> 1/2 lime, juiced
> 1 tsp miso paste
> 2 tbsp arrowroot starch or corn starch
> 4 -6 leaves Bibb lettuce
> 1 -2 tsp sesame seeds
> 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps

1
Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook for 6 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, whisk together vegetable broth and all of the ingredients that follow except the sesame seeds and cilantro. Add sauce to the skillet with tempeh and vegetables. Toss together with all ingredients in the pan. Cook for about 4 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is cooked through.
3
Let the filling cool for about 5 minutes, then add to the lettuce wraps. Top off with sesame and cilantro.

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