Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps
These Walnut Lentil Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor, easy to make and the perfect protein-rich and nutritious meal prep recipe.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
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.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Combine all ingredients into a jar, seal with a lid, and shake well until emulsified. Set aside.
Prep your lettuce, carrots, and cilantro and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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3 servings
2 lettuce wraps
- Amount per serving
- Calories485
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31g40%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 350mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g15%
- Dietary Fiber 8g29%
- Total Sugars 8g
- Protein 18g
- Calcium 144mg12%
- Iron 6mg34%
- Potassium 811mg18%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.