Lettuce Wraps

Crisp lettuce cups filled with a savory mix of mushrooms, tofu, and fresh veggies, tossed in a flavorful umami sauce - light, crunchy, and satisfying! Protein packed with a nice balance of fresh nutrients!
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Protein
Fiber
Iron
Calcium
B12

Main components

Tofu: 10g protein per 3/4 cup! It’s a complete source of protein & has zero cholesterol (unlike meat protein). 

  • Contain flavonoids -> helps lower blood pressure & good for the heart.
  • Calcium & magnesium -> bone health

Mushrooms: Known for having unique bioactive compounds & high in nutrients! Also supports immune function, reduce inflammation, and provide antioxidants that help protect the body from cellular damage.

Lettuce: High water content and fiber aid digestion, help remove toxins, and support gut health. Provides potassium for heart health, calcium, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins like folate, crucial for cell regeneration.

Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients
  

  • Lettuce
  • 5 Bella Mushrooms
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 1/5 block Tofu
  • 1/3 cup Water Chestnut
  • 1 Clove of Garlic
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Sriracha

Method
 

  1. Heat oil then crumble the tofu and saute on medium for 5 minutes chopped mushrooms & garlic.
    5 Bella Mushrooms, 1/5 block Tofu, 1 Clove of Garlic
  2. Add water chestnuts, green onions and the sauce ingredients. Adjust for taste preference. Saute for a 2 more minutes.
    2 Green Onions, 1/3 cup Water Chestnut, 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Rice Vinegar, 1 tsp Maple Syrup, 1 tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp Sesame oil
  3. Scoop a bit into each lettuce leaf and enjoy
    Lettuce

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Hey!

I’m Madeline! One icky piece of chicken a few years ago quickly led me to plant-based eating. But I’ll admit, those irksome comments from a friend or family around the holidays, gets you thinking. You know, maybe we vegans are sickly haha. No no, we’re definitely fine and likely much healthier. But, most people do lack iron, and vegans definitely struggle with B12. And if you feel sluggish all the time, you just may be one of those people. 

Eat well, feel good :)

So, my goal here is to make it easier for people to connect their daily health directly to the food they eat. Eat well, feel good! 

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