Asian Lettuce Wraps
With Minute® Chicken & Herbs rice cup, veggies, peanuts and a hint of spice, these lettuce wraps boast a winning combo of delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice
- 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
- 1 tbsp sliced green onion
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 1 tsp chili sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp five spice powder
- lettuce leaves
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Instructions
Fresh and zesty, these Asian Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Herb Seasoned Rice Cups make for a quick and easy lunch or dinner meal. Filled with flavor and packed with simple ingredients that are easy to add in, mealtime just can’t come quick enough!
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine rice, water chestnuts, green onion, peanuts, chili sauce, soy sauce and five spice powder.
Step 3
Spoon rice mixture into lettuce leaves. Serve warm.
Recipe Tip
Add 1/4 cup ground turkey or beef, cooked and crumbled for a protein option.
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Mixing Up Your Wraps
You’ve had a taste of Asian Lettuce Wraps and now you want more! The good news is that there are a whole world of mealtime possibilities out there that are quick, easy and fun to make. So boost your wrap repertoire with these Lettuce Wrap Recipes!
Leafy Greens 101
Making the most of your leafy greens is a priority when preparing meals after a busy day, and knowing which varieties best fit in with your meal plan can be tricky. Here’s an easy guide to some of the most common varieties and some tips on how best to use them.
Arugula: A cousin of kale, cabbage and broccoli, Arugula is a light, refreshing leaf perfect for mixing up in rice bowls. Just try this Arugula, Pear and Multi-Grained Rice Salad and see.
Iceberg: A leaf that packs a crunch, iceberg lettuce is perfect for side salads or lettuce wraps like this Chicken and Basmati Lettuce Wraps.
Butterhead: Probably one of the most popular varieties of lettuce out there, its soft texture and refreshing flavor always go down a treat, and its versatility means it ends up in all kinds of dishes, from rice bowls and lettuce wraps, to burritos and even this Taco Rice Skillet.
Spinach: Although also a popular ingredient in salads, spinach really comes into its own when cooked when its wholesome, earthy flavor is fully released. Looking for an easy recipe with spinach? Then this Rice Florentine might be just the trick!
