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Easy 20-Minute Lettuce Wraps

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Have you ever had lettuce wraps?  Well, friend, get excited because I have a NEW recipe today for EASY lettuce wraps that you can have on the table in no time.  These take right at twenty minutes, and my kids even went back for seconds. (I went back for thirds.  Bahaha!!)

Easy 20-Minute Lettuce Wraps

Easy 20-Minute Lettuce Wraps 

2 lbs ground chicken or turkey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 C diced onion, about 1.5 onions
1/2 C hoisin sauce
1 tsp peanut butter
4 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS rice vinegar
1 TBS ginger puree (or fresh grated ginger)
1 TBS hot sauce  (this will be very mild and kid friendly.  Want more spice, make it 2 TBS)
8 oz finely minced mushrooms (optional)
8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced (optional)
1-2 heads butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
2 green onions, diced (optional)

Start by browning your ground chicken or turkey.  You’ll want to add in the onion, mushrooms, garlic, and water chestnuts as soon as you have them diced. Give it a quick stir and let the flavors meld and the meat brown.  Since ground turkey and chicken are very lean, you can choose not to drain if you wish.  I don’t.  In a small bowl, mix all other ingredients, making sure to break up the peanut butter.  Pour onto mixture in pan.

Let the mixture simmer while you prepare the lettuce leafs, then load them up! If you like, top with shredded cheese, tomato and green onion.  Perhaps another little dab of hot sauce?

I you love healthier options, and lettuce wraps, you’ll love these!

Easy 20-Minute Lettuce Wraps

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes :: From Raw to Ready Crock-Pot Recipe!
Quick ‘N Easy Grilled Chicken Wrap Recipe
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Comments

  2. Liz says

    Ashlea, I got my first email from you today. Can't wait to try this recipe! ~Liz PS: you are sooooo lucky to have a man who cooks, especially healthy things like this!
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  4. Kathleen Pedro says

    A must try, your lettuce wraps. Looks yummy. Looking forward to your crochet tips and ideas. I am 75 yrs and just started back my crocheting, love doing handbags from the head. Also I did some wine bottle bags. All the best to you and yours.
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  5. Jenett says

    Hi Ashlea, I just received my first email from you...I will be trying the lettuce wraps. Trying to loose a few pounds. Can't wait to learn more crochet tips and stiches. I am 65 and my great grandma taught me when I was around 7yrs old. I have only done afghans. Time to experiment. Thank You
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  7. Pauline says

    Hi Ashley Thank you for the lettuce wrap recipe, sounds delicious. Will definitely try that. I'm a bit like PJ, starting to crochet late in life. I am trying to crochet some slipper/boots, found a good pattern on Pinterest but it was in a foreign language. I have got the soul done, and have done 2 rows of DC, with a little bit of Treble around the toe, but I am unsure how to do the shaping up over the front of the foot. It would be appreciated if you can help me.
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    • Ashlea says

      Hi Pauline! I'm sorry you're having issues with some slippers. If you send me a photo of them, or if you join the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook and ask there I am sure we will be able to help! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartHookHome
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  8. Gretchen says

    This is my first email from you! I love your attitude to life! I can't wait to try this recipe and thank you for sharing so much of your life.
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  9. PJ says

    Thanks for the lettuce wrap recipe. I'll use ground chuck, can't stand the smell of turkey. I'm trying to learn crochet at 77. I love the V Stitch so I want to learn that. You're so talented and gracious. I'll pray for your children. Blessings!
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