Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Cups with Cilantro Lime Creme Recipe

Name: Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Cups with Cilantro Lime Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours, then drained; 1/2 cup firmly packed cilantro leaves; 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice; 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 4 cups raw walnuts; 4 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari; 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 2 Tbs. minced serrano chile; 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 4 tsp. fresh lime juice; 16 Bibb or butterhead lettuce leaves; 2 avocados, cut into 8 slices each; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (white and green parts); 1/4 cup gomasio or sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours, then drained
1/2 cup firmly packed cilantro leaves
3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups raw walnuts
4 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs. minced serrano chile
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
4 tsp. fresh lime juice
16 Bibb or butterhead lettuce leaves
2 avocados, cut into 8 slices each
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (white and green parts)
1/4 cup gomasio or sesame seeds

1
To make Creme: Blend cashews, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cayenne (if using), and 1/4 cup water in blender or food processor 60 seconds, or until thick and creamy.
2
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3
Chill.
4
To make Filling: Pulse all ingredients in food processor until mixture is crumbly.
5
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6
To assemble Lettuce Cups: Spoon 3 Tbs.
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Filling into each lettuce leaf, top each with 1 avocado slice, and drizzle with 1 heaping Tbs.
8
Creme.
9
Sprinkle with 1/2 Tbs.
10
cilantro, 3/4 tsp.
11
green onion, and 3/4 tsp.
12
gomasio.

1208

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours, then drained, 1/2 cup firmly packed cilantro leaves, 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice, 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Cups with Cilantro Lime Creme 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.

Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Cups with Cilantro Lime Creme

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