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Asian Lettuce Wraps

Servings = 2 | Serving size =4 wraps

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Leftover filling will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently.

2 cups	water
1/3 cup	brown rice
2 tsp	sesame oil
1 medium	red onion
1 large	carrot
2 large	ribs celery
2 Tbsp	fresh ginger
1/2 cup	low sodium chicken stock
	fresh ground black pepper
1/8 tsp	red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp	hoisin sauce
8 ounces	boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup	water
1/4 medium	red bell pepper
1/4 cup	cilantro leaves
8 medium	leaves iceberg lettuce

Dice the red onion, carrot, celery, chicken, and bell pepper. (Be sure to put the chicken back in the refrigerator until ready to use.) Mince the fresh ginger. Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat dry, then return to the refrigerator until time to serve.

In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil, then stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of liquid remains, remove the pan from the burner and let it stand, covered.

While the rice is cooking, place sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, to caramelize the onion. Do not allow the onion to burn.

When the onion is well caramelized, reduce the heat to medium and add the ginger, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the chicken. Cook for another 1 minute, then add the chicken stock, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce, and stir, then add the water and reduce heat to medium-low.

Partially cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water is nearly evaporated.

Add the red pepper, stir, and add the cooked rice. Cook for 1 minute to heat through and serve in a large bowl with 4 lettuce leaves per serving on the size.

To eat, scoop chicken and rice mixture into the lettuce cups, add about a tablespoon of cilantro for each cup, roll, and chow down!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 wraps | Servings 2

Calories 526 | Calories from Fat 12

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 19g (2%) | Saturated Fat 12g (0%)

Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 94 mg (31 %) | Sodium 589 mg (25 %)

Total Carbohydrates 73g (24%) | Sugars 14g

Dietary Fiber 7g (27%) | Protein 31g

Vitamin A 141% | Vitamin C 48 % | Calcium 9% | Iron 17%

Vitamin K 37 mcg  | Potassium  943 mg | Magnesium  145 mg