Freshen up Lunch with these Soy Chorizo Lettuce Cups
I’ve been making a commitment to myself to eat a fresh lunch as much as possible. I was getting to the point of heating up quesadillas very often in between meetings and work projects. I didn’t really take the time to load up on veggies. This rushed workday routine needed to change quickly.
What better way to make this transition than with lettuce cups?! With lettuce cups, I am able to top my very own cup with fresh veggies like carrots and peppers and nuts like peanuts and cashews.
To make these even more special, I decided to add soy chorizo to meatless crumbles and a flavorful hoisin sauce that’s out of this world. All the flavors and textures come together for a delightful savory experience.
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You will love the mouthful of each bite, not to mention how colorful these lettuce cups are. Perfect for a casual weekend lunch or an outdoor gathering with friends and family.
Soy Chorizo Lettuce Cups
These fresh lettuce cups are a flavorful vegan alternative to traditional lettuce cups. Top with your favorite garnishes.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: serves 6-8 1x
Ingredients
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cremini mushrooms, chopped in small pieces
6 ounces soy chorizo
1 (12-ounce) package meatless crumbles
Leaves from 2 heads of butter lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
Shredded carrot
Green onions, sliced
chili oil
chow mein noodles
fresh cilantro
serrano pepper, sliced
peanuts, chopped
cashews, chopped
lime slices
Instructions
Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over low medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add soy chorizo, breaking up the crumbles with a large spoon. Cook for 2 minutes. Add meatless crumbles, stir, breaking up and distributing ingredients evenly. Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in hoisin sauce mixture. Cook for 2 minutes more then remove from heat. Cover and keep warm.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of soy chorizo mixture on 2-3 lettuce leaves, cupping with hand. Top with shredded carrots, green onions, chili oil, chow mein noodles, cilantro, serrano slices, peanuts, cashews and a squeeze of lime. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
