Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps

By California Walnuts
Total Time
45 Mins
Serves
3
Serving Size
2 lettuce wraps
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

These Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor, easy to make and the perfect protein-rich and nutritious meal prep recipe. 

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Calories
485
Total Fat
31
Saturated Fat
4
Trans Fat
0
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
350
Carbohydrates
40
Dietary Fiber
8
Total Sugars
8
Protein
18
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
144
Iron
6
Potassium
811

Ingredients

Walnut 'Meat' Filling

  • ½ cup brown lentils
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced  
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced  
  • ¼ cup tomato paste  
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika  
  • 1 tsp ground cumin  
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup California walnuts, chopped   

Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini  
  • 2 Tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce  
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice  
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil  
  • 2 tsp maple syrup   
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Lettuce Wraps

  • 1 head butter lettuce  
  • Shredded carrots  
  • Chopped cilantro, for topping  

Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Combine all ingredients into a jar, seal with a lid, and shake well until emulsified. Set aside.
  3. Prep your lettuce, carrots, and cilantro and set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.