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Thai Lettuce Wraps

Published on 7.6.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Thai lettuce wraps recipe

Step aside, take out. This Thai lettuce wraps recipe will have you enjoying the best that take out has to offer, yet in the comfort of your own home. And you'll know exactly what's in these delicious, plant powered wraps! Bursting with flavor, this may soon become a family fav recipe.

How to make Thai lettuce wraps

If you've already taken a peek at the recipe, don't balk at the number of ingredients. This recipe uses 100% fresh ingredients + spices, and the flavor combo is out of this world. They are super easy to cook + assemble, so stick with me and you'll be in foodie heaven.

I like to start with the 'meat' mixture. Using a mix of walnuts and mushrooms along with several delicious veggies, the base of the Thai lettuce wraps is slightly spicy and super filling. You can swap the walnuts with cashews, peanuts, or almonds. The mushrooms can be swapped with another veggie, or just swap with more walnuts.

Feel free to use as much or as little cilantro and mint as you want. These are great for flavor, yet aren't needed if you'd rather leave them out. This recipe is originally from my Simple Green Meals cookbook, and has been tested several times for perfection.

Freezing Thai lettuce mixture

You can easily make these Thai lettuce wraps ahead of time or make several servings at once, then freeze. Doubling the recipe takes very little extra work, and then you've got a super easy meal for next week.

To freeze, make the filling up to step 3. Once you remove from heat, don't add any other ingredients. Allow to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container.

When you're ready to eat, remove the mixture from the freezer. Thaw enough to break up, then heat in a skillet over low heat until warm. Once warmed, continue to follow the recipe instructions in step 3. You'll be on your way to enjoying the Thai lettuce wraps recipe in no time!

Plant based Thai lettuce wraps

Vegan protein options

If you love chicken, then toss some grilled chicken in instead of the walnut + mushroom mix. Yet if you're ready to try something new (and delicious!), then give this plant powered recipe a try. Here are some more plant based protein options if you want to change up the walnut + mushroom filling:

  • Tofu
  • black beans
  • 100% walnuts
  • Cashews
  • Almond + mushroom mix

Obviously changing the recipe will change the flavor, yet don't be afraid to turn this Thai lettuce wraps recipe into your own creation.

FAQs

What lettuce do you use for lettuce wraps?

Butter lettuce works best for this recipe, as this leafy green has sturdy big leaves that are easy to wrap. You can also use big romaine leaves, though they will turn your wraps into 'tacos.'

Are lettuce wraps good for weight loss?

Yes! This recipe has a great balance of healthy fat, carbs, and protein. It's both filling and full of plants, a win-win.

What if I can't do spicy food?

Not a problem! These Thai lettuce wraps carry a bite from the fresh ginger and red pepper flakes. You can use ground ginger for less of a kick as well as omit the pepper flakes if needed.

Thai Lettuce Wraps

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When I became a vegetarian at 16 years old, one of the meals I missed the most was the chicken lettuce wraps from my fav Chinese restaurant. This thai lettuce wrap recipe is inspired by those, yet this dish adds a lot more nourishment and flavors to make me one happy vegetarian.
Total Time50 minutes
Servings4

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 stalk celery (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup shallots (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups walnuts (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon lime (juice)
  • 2 tablespoon tamari
  • 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon mint (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • pinch crushed red-pepper flakes

For serving:

  • 12 leaves butter lettuce
  • 1 cup carrot (shredded)
  • ½ cup cashews (chopped)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 cup green onions
  • 4 lime (wedges)

Instructions

  • Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the celery and shallots and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates, and the mushrooms start to brown nicely. Add the walnuts and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to toast them.
  • Stir in the lime juice, tamari, coconut sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint, cilantro, and red-pepper flakes. Taste and add more tamari, if desired, for more saltiness. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • To serve, spoon some of the vegetables into the lettuce leaves. Top with a sprinkling of carrots, cashews, cilantro, and scallions and add a squeeze of lime. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • To make nut free: remove the walnuts and double the mushrooms. Also, skip the cashews on top.
  • This is gluten free, just make sure to use a gluten free tamari.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 637kcal (32%) Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) Protein: 16g (32%) Fat: 53g (82%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Sodium: 61mg (3%) Potassium: 1083mg (31%) Fiber: 9g (38%) Sugar: 16g (18%) Vitamin A: 7345IU (147%) Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) Calcium: 151mg (15%) Iron: 5mg (28%)

More plant based recipes

While I'm all about eating more plants, I also need to feel full + satisfied after a meal. Here are a few super filling and super fabulous plant based meals you can easily add to your next Meatless Monday or vegetarian night:

  • Coconut Bacon BLT
  • Coconut Sriracha Veggie Bowl
  • BBQ Jackfruit Tacos
  • Vegetarian Ramen
  • Vegan Taco Salad
  • BBQ Gluten-Free Pizza
  • Veggie Wraps

To help my family eat more plants, I even created my own meal planner, Rawk the Year. It has hundreds of plant forward recipes to help you incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet. So the recipes are kid tested + kid approved too!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kelly

    September 20, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good!! What is the best plant based "sour cream"?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 22, 2021 at 8:38 am

      Great question Kelly! Our fav is our Cashew Cream recipe, which you can find in our book Simple Green Meals. It's a really versatile topping that can used on all kinds of dishes.

  2. Kim

    September 16, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! It's a favorite in my house. 🙂

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 20, 2021 at 7:44 am

      So glad the whole fam loves it Kim!

  3. Kat

    September 16, 2021 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    These look amazing! I'm not a fan of mushrooms, so I'm gonna take your suggestion and switch those out for some black beans instead.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 20, 2021 at 7:41 am

      Way to rawk the swaps, Kat!

  4. Erin

    August 03, 2021 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    I'm always shocked by how delicious these are. And I almost always double the mushrooms because mushrooms are the best 🙂

    Reply
  5. Vicki

    March 29, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    I made this exactly as written. They are delicious. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 30, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      So glad you liked them! This is totally a crowd fav Vicki. Sharing with friends is always a good idea. Unless you're like me... I keep all the yummy to myself sometimes. 😉

  6. Lindsay

    December 05, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing. So good and l led by the whole family.

    Reply
    • Jen Hansard

      December 07, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      Yeah! So glad you got everyone on board. That's a huge win!!!

  7. Lisa breneman

    January 15, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Love these wraps so much! Didn’t change a thing, perfection!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 24, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      Agreed! They are so delicious!

  8. SHEILA

    October 09, 2019 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful Recipe!!! Will make again and again

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 09, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you Sheila!! I am so glad that you loved it!!

  9. Cindi

    September 22, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    Love love love this recipe! I never seem to be able to find good lettuce leaves! Any suggestions? They're either too small or too frail and fall apart! Usually end up just putting on a bed of lettuce!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 23, 2019 at 10:23 am

      I would suggest searching at your favorite farmers market! I always find the best lettuce and veggies at mine!!

    • Lindsay

      September 10, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious. Really hit the spot. My husband hates mushrooms but couldn’t even tell they were in there - he had multiple and really enjoyed them.
      I didn’t have cashews on hand, so I chopped peanuts instead, and it was good that way. We also added siracha on top.
      Can the filling be pre-made and frozen? I’d love to prep a big batch all at once since they are a lot of work.

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 10, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      So glad this was a hit with both you and your husband! I've never tried freezing the filling but I don't see why you couldn't. That would def make dinner prep a lot easier! If you make a big batch and freeze, come back and let us know how it went. 🙂

  10. Theresa

    January 17, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    I would like to try this though need a substitute for mushrooms (allergic) any ideas?

    Reply
  11. Christina

    September 19, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    I thought this was so yummy

    Reply
  12. Heather M.

    September 19, 2018 at 8:49 am

    This looks fantastic! I can't wait to make these - I think my kiddos will love it too!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 19, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Hi Heather,

      Thank you so much! I am sure your kids will love them. They are so tasty!!

      Enjoy!

  13. KT Myles

    September 17, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    I have shared this recipe with all my friends! YUM!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Hey KT Myles,

      That is so awesome!! Thank you for sharing our recipes with your friends. Cannot wait for them to try it as well!!

  14. Lisa

    September 17, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    I am so excited to try this! Looks simple, healthy, and delicious.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Lisa,

      You summed it up perfectly! 🙂

  15. Andrea

    September 17, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I love lettuce wraps, these look so good!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      Hey Andrea,

      Thank you! We hope you enjoy them 🙂

  16. Karina Bak

    September 17, 2018 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night, huge hit and delicious! Ok

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Hey Karina,

      Yay!! I am so happy to hear that you loved our Thai Lettuce Wraps!

  17. Beth

    September 17, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Thank you for the tip about how to substitute for the walnuts. I can't wait to try these!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Beth,

      You are welcome! I can't wait for you to try this recipe. The substitute is just as delicious!!

  18. Angela Singleton

    September 17, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I am putting my list together and I can not wait to make this one. Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Angela,

      We hope you enjoy them!!

  19. Tabitha Good

    September 13, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    These look delicious! I've been looking for a great vegetarian lettuce wrap recipe and I think I've found it!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Tabitha,

      Yay!! I am so happy to hear that this is your winner for lettuce wraps. They really are so delicious!!

  20. Aerogene

    September 13, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Can't wait to try

    Reply
  21. Imad

    September 13, 2018 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    These look great, they taste even better, I tried one of these with my smoothies which are nutritional, and they were a perfect combo. I would definitely suggest that you buy these nutritional smoothies recipes. They're cheap and help with fat loss: https://ssl.clickbank.net/order/restricted.html?errCode=accntstate&cbhopvendor=morejuice

    Reply
  22. Tina

    September 13, 2018 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    I love this! I grow Bibb lettuce on my Tower Garden and it’s so easy to just grab a leaf or two and whip up this recipe to serve it on. You can do something like this in lots of different ways. Yum! Beautiful picture also!

    Reply
  23. Angela

    September 13, 2018 at 6:10 am

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely delicious, and I love the use of mushrooms more and more as a "meaty" alternative!! I have the book and am looking forward to trying this recipe!! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Diana

    September 13, 2018 at 5:20 am

    Looks delicious, looking forward to making this recipe!

    Reply
  25. Emily Bru

    September 12, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made these this past weekend for meal prep and LOVE THEM. Plan to make them again next weekend. Even my fiancé, who loves meat, thought these were great!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      That is so awesome, Emily! I am so happy to hear that your family loved this recipe 🙂

  26. Ana Maag

    September 12, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe looks so good. I love that is gluten free. I’ll be making this for lunchbox tomorrow

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Hey Ana,

      Super excited for you to give this a try! Let us know how you like it.

  27. lynda

    September 12, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Looks and sounds yummy. Even better...its easy to make and healthy. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!

    Reply
  28. Kimberly OLeary

    September 12, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    yum!! can't wait to make these!!!

    Reply
  29. Yessenia

    September 12, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    These look good!! I cannot wait to try it!!

    Reply
  30. Heather Brock

    September 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    These look amazing, Can't wait to try them!

    Reply
  31. Jen Hansard

    September 12, 2018 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    One pot recipes are the best— esp when they taste this good. Woot! Woot!

    Reply
  32. Penny Staford

    September 12, 2018 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I can't wait to make this and share with my favorite people!!

    Reply
  33. Genevieve

    September 12, 2018 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    Thai chicken wraps are the first meal I ate after my first fresh start experience - I was SO SAD that the chicken lost all appeal for me! This recipe, however, is another slam dunk. Thank you for another delicious plant based meal!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Hey Genevieve!

      So happy you love this recipe. It's so crazy how something we use to crave can be changed so easily 🙂

  34. YiTing Tseng

    September 12, 2018 at 11:07 am

    4 stars
    This recipe looks delicious, healthy and easy to put together, aside from all the chopping of ingredients! I love how you just need one pot to make it. Can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      We love making things as simple as we can! So happy you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

  35. Kimberly Kirchmer

    September 12, 2018 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    THIS is what’s for dinner tonight! I’ve only ever had a kitchen because it came w my home. Now I love to cook because these recipes are so delicious and I feel so good when I eat whole food plant based meals!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      Hey Kimberly,

      So happy you now love cooking in your kitchen! There is nothing better than cooking delicious meals that are also good for you.

  36. Melinda

    September 12, 2018 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait for dinner tonight!! Just picked up the ingredients to make this. They look just like that chain restaurant only healthier!!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      They are seriously so good!! I hope you enjoyed your dinner, Melinda!

  37. Nicole

    September 12, 2018 at 9:45 am

    I cannot wait to try this one!!!

    Reply
  38. Beth

    September 12, 2018 at 9:25 am

    I just watched the video to make these on youtube and cannot wait to try them. All you need is one pot!

    Reply
  39. Jennifer Huard

    September 12, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Ok these look amazing!! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  40. Anita Powell

    September 12, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Looks amazing. This going to be one of the first I try from the book.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 14, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Sounds like the perfect one to try first! 🙂

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