Sweet & Sour Lentils and Mango Lettuce Wraps

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   Wash and soak the lentils for at least half an hour in warm water.

2. 2

   Drain, wash and add the lentils, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 cups water in a pan.

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   Cook covered on high heat.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium once the water comes to a rapid boil.

5. 5

   Check for doneness after 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low-medium and cook uncovered until lentils are tender and the water is almost all gone.

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   (4-5 minutes).

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   If using cooked lentils from a can or slow cooked, add the sauce to the lentils, bring to a boil at medium and simmer for 4 minutes on low-medium.

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   In another bowl, mix all the sweet and sour sauce ingredients .

10. 10

    Add the sauce to the lentil pan.

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    Mix and cook for 5 minutes.

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    Taste and adjust spice if needed.

13. 13

    Load up lettuce leaves with the lentils, chopped mango, cilantro and peanuts, and serve.

14. 14

    Variations: Add water chestnuts or mushrooms to the lentils and sauce.

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    Use other toppings like mung sprouts, sliced cucumbers, carrot ribbons, crisp rice noodles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.