Thai Chickpea Peanut Lettuce Wraps

vegan lettuce wraps with chickpeas in butter lettuce cups with a spicy peanut sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions

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Thai Chickpea Peanut Lettuce Wraps

These Thai peanut chickpea lettuce wraps are a fantastic appetizer recipe loaded with flavorful chickpeas, fresh crunchy vegetables, in a creamy tangy peanut sauce. Served in lettuce cups for a tasty appetizer or side dish to your meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: wraps

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $3

Equipment

Large Pan or Wok

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 carrot grated shredded, or spiralized
4 ounces water chestnuts drained and sliced/chopped
2 green onions sliced
1 lime freshly juiced
¼ cup peanuts crushed, plus extra for garnish
1 head butter lettuce Boston lettuce, or romaine leaves
1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

In a large wok (or large pan), add the chickpeas, toasted sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, peanut butter, and low sodium soy sauce. Stir well, and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat until the chickpeas begin to brown in the sauce.
Reduce heat to medium, and add the carrot, chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and lime. Cook for 5 more minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Add the peanuts and stir to combine.
Tear large leaves of butter lettuce from the stem, ensure they are washed and dried, and fill each piece of lettuce with about 1/4 cup of the filling.
Top with extra crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions as a garnish.
Store leftover filling in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

Dietary Modifications

This recipe is vegan and vegetarian and does not contain meat or animal products.
This recipe is dairy free, and contains no dairy products.
To make gluten free, ensure that the peanut butter and any jarred ingredients are certified gluten free before using.

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