PP Spicy Vegan Lettuce Wraps

Chef: Chuck Underwood, Brand New Vegan

Makes: 3-4 Servings

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 1 hr

INGREDIENTS

The Filling

• Chuck’s Taco Meat (see pbnsg.org)

~or~

• 2 c riced cauliflower

• 6 oz shitake mushrooms, diced

• ½ yellow onion, diced

• 3T low sodium soy sauce

• 1 T minced ginger

• 1 T minced garlic

The Hoisin Sauce

• 2 T molasses

• 2 T rice vinegar

• 1 T powdered peanut butter (PB 2)

• 2 t sriracha

• ¼ t 5 spice powder

The Wraps

• 8 oz water chestnuts (diced)

• 3-4 green onions (diced)

• Your favorite lettuce (I used butter lettuce)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the riced cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, and soy sauce to a large skillet and simmer over medium heat until veggies become softened.

2. Stir in ginger and garlic, mix well, and reduce heat to low.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth.

4. Slowly add sauce to filling, mixing to ensure everything is evenly coated.

5. Reduce heat and simmer 1-2 min.

6. Add chopped water chestnuts and green onions and stir well.

7. Wrap in your favorite lettuce leaves and serve.

Relying on his Southern Heritage, Chuck creates those yummy comfort foods "Plant Rich Style"! Connect Chuck Underwood on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram.