Spicy Meatless Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Spicy Meatless Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatless Balls; 8 ounces frozen, vegan meatless balls; 1 large clove garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane; 2 teaspoons finely minced, fresh ginger (or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon sriracha; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon peanut, safflower, or sesame oil; Slaw and Wraps; 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot; 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage; 1 green onion, tops only, chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed, chopped mint leaves; 1/4 cup loosely packed, chopped basil leaves; 1/4 cup roasted, chopped peanuts; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar (if you only have seasoned, decrease or omit soy sauce); dash crushed red pepper flakes; 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce (about 12 leaves); Extra cilantro sprigs, thinly sliced Thai chiles, sriracha or gochujang (optional, for topping)

Servings: persons

Meatless Balls
8 ounces frozen, vegan meatless balls
1 large clove garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane
2 teaspoons finely minced, fresh ginger (or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon peanut, safflower, or sesame oil
Slaw and Wraps
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
2 cups shredded green or red cabbage
1 green onion, tops only, chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed, chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup loosely packed, chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted, chopped peanuts
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar (if you only have seasoned, decrease or omit soy sauce)
dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 head bibb or Boston lettuce (about 12 leaves)
Extra cilantro sprigs, thinly sliced Thai chiles, sriracha or gochujang (optional, for topping)

1
Transfer the meatless balls to a rectangular glass lock container or a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour marinade over the meatless balls, cover, and allow them to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2
While the meatless balls marinate, mix all slaw ingredients (carrots through red pepper flakes) together in a mixing bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saute pan. Add the meatless balls and cook, stirring the balls often so that they brown evenly, for 4-6 minutes, or until lightly browned throughout.
4
To serve the lettuce wraps, place 2 meatless balls and a spoonful of the slaw into each lettuce cup. Add any additional toppings you like, wrap, and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatless Balls, 8 ounces frozen, vegan meatless balls, 1 large clove garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane, 2 teaspoons finely minced, fresh ginger (or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger), and more.

Yes, Spicy Meatless Lettuce Wraps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Meatless Lettuce Wraps

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Variations & substitutions

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