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Easy and Simple Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Easy and Simple Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 splash olive oil
    • 🍚 1 cup rice

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ¼ cup chopped onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 head romaine lettuce leaves

  • Liquids

    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 💧 1 ½ cups water

  • Optional Seasonings

    • 1 dash soy sauce, or to taste
    • 🟢 1 splash lime juice, or to taste

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; add onions and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes more.

2

Pour vegetable broth and water into the saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook rice at a simmer until tender and the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff rice and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

3

Scoop rice mixture into lettuce leaves. Season with soy sauce or lime juice, as desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

208

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 To make this recipe even more nutritious, add diced vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the rice mixture.For an extra layer of flavor, toast the rice slightly longer before adding water and broth.Serve the lettuce wraps with a side of dipping sauce for variety.