Cashew Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wraps
Cashew Sauce
Method
Preparation of the Wraps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Make sure they are whole and not torn.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
Preparation of the Cashew Sauce
- 3
Blend the Cashew Sauce
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, garlic clove, lemon juice, soy sauce (or tamari), maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Adjust Flavor
Taste the cashew sauce and add red pepper flakes to your liking for spice. Blend again if needed.
Assemble the Wraps
- 5
Fill the Lettuce Leaves
Take a romaine lettuce leaf and spoon some of the quinoa mixture into the center of the leaf.
- 6
Drizzle with Cashew Sauce
Drizzle the cashew sauce over the quinoa filling on the lettuce leaf.
- 7
Wrap and Serve
Fold the sides of the lettuce leaf over the filling to create a wrap. Serve immediately with extra cashew sauce on the side.
