Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps
Description
These Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor, easy to make and the perfect protein-rich and nutritious meal prep recipe.
Ingredients
Walnut 'Meat' Filling
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½ cup brown lentils
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2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ large yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup tomato paste
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground cumin
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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½ cup California walnuts, chopped
Dressing
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¼ cup tahini
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2 Tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
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2 Tbsp lemon juice
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2 tsp maple syrup
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Lettuce Wraps
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1 head butter lettuce
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Shredded carrots
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Chopped cilantro, for topping
PREPARATION
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Combine the lentils and vegetable broth in a medium pot. Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce to a low simmer and cook for 25-30 min until lentils are tender.
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Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Combine all ingredients into a jar, seal with a lid, and shake well until emulsified. Set aside.
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Prep your lettuce, carrots, and cilantro and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions are soft. Stir in tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomato has darkened in color and spices are fragrant.
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Once lentils are cooked, add to skillet with aromatics. Add in walnuts. Stir well to combine. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, as desired.
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To serve, add a spoonful of lentil walnut mix into a lettuce cup. Top with shredded carrot, drizzle of dressing, and sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 485 cal
- Total Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g
- Total Sugars: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 144 mg
- Iron: 6 mg
- Potassium: 811 mg