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CategoryLunchYields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 mins
Wraps are easy for little hands to help assemble and eat. They also provide a perfect vehicle for a complete and healthy meal. Try your own favourite sauce to customize this recipe for your family!
1tbspoil
1kgground chicken or turkey (2 pkgs)
1can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped (5oz.)
1onion, diced
2cloves garlic, minced
2red or orange pepper, chopped
1pkg. button mushrooms, chopped (10oz.)
1Salt and pepper (to taste)
2tbsppeanuts, chopped
3green onions, sliced
8large lettuce leaves or whole-wheat tortillas to use as wraps
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken/turkey until brown
2
Add in the water chestnuts, onion, garlic, peppers and mushroom and cook until tender, about 3–5 minutes
3
Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
4
To assemble, place some of the meat and veggie mixture into each lettuce leaf or tortilla. Add sauce, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions, wrap and serve.
Tips for healthy eating
Romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, kale and cabbage are great leaves to use as a wrap. They are all large and strong and can support the delicious fillings in your wrap. Use the lettuce for your wrap either raw or lightly steamed.
1can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped (5oz.)
1onion, diced
2cloves garlic, minced
2red or orange pepper, chopped
1pkg. button mushrooms, chopped (10oz.)
1Salt and pepper (to taste)
2tbsppeanuts, chopped
3green onions, sliced
8large lettuce leaves or whole-wheat tortillas to use as wraps
Thai Sauce (optional)
¼cuphoisin sauce
2tbspsoy sauce
1tbsprice wine vinegar
Directions
1
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken/turkey until brown
2
Add in the water chestnuts, onion, garlic, peppers and mushroom and cook until tender, about 3–5 minutes
3
Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
4
To assemble, place some of the meat and veggie mixture into each lettuce leaf or tortilla. Add sauce, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions, wrap and serve.
