Vegan Thai Lettuce Cups with Green Split Peas
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal
These vegetarian Thai lettuce cups taste like the popular version from PF Chang's, but they feature a tender green split pea filling loaded with plant-based protein.
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Ingredients
Green Split Pea Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion , chopped
- 2 carrots , chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 celery stalks , chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , minced
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/4 cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup green split peas
- 3 cups water
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce
- shredded carrots , for garnish (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro , for garnish (optional)
- fresh lime slices , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium-high heat, and saute the onion, carrots, and celery until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the fresh ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about one more minute.
- Add in the tamari, maple syrup, split peas, and water and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, so that the mixture is still gently bubbling, and cover with a lid to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the split peas are tender. (Packages say this takes up to 45 minutes, but it's always taken about an hour when I cook these at home.)
- Remove the lid and stir well to allow any remaining liquid absorb or evaporate. The filling should not be watery. Allow the filling to cool for at least 5 minutes before spooning it into butter lettuce leaves. I recommend using 2 layers of lettuce leaves per wrap to help make them sturdier.
- Garnish each wrap with shredded carrots, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired, and serve right away. Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Store the lettuce leaves separately to help prevent them from wilting.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6610IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.2mg