Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Portion Size: 2 wraps (approx. 1 lettuce leave, ¼ c. meat mixture, ¼ c. carrots, green onion and red bell pepper per wrap) 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 lbs. ground imitation ground beef
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder 
1 teaspoon ground ginger 
1 teaspoon cornstarch
16 lettuce leavesWashed and trimmed
1 cup carrotsWashed, peeled and shredded
I cup green onionsWashed, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup red bell pepperWashed, trimmed and thinly sliced
2/3 light soy sauce
1/3 cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger
3 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large size pan, heat imitation ground beef. 
2Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1-teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon ginger, over medium high heat. 
3Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 
4In a small sauce pan add 2/3 cup soy sauce, ½ cup water, ¼ lemon juice, garlic powder, ground ginger, honey and cornstarch. Stir to combine. 
5Heat on medium high to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until desired thickness. 
6Top lettuce leave with imitation ground meat, carrots, bell peppers and green onions. 
7Roll up and spoon sauce over. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates