Curried Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

I love eating sandwiches without bread sometimes and these curried tempeh lettuce wraps are perfect.

If there’s one thing I love, it’s Indian food. I think my obsession started when I was in college and trying new foods that my family just didn’t serve when I was growing up.

Are you learning to love new tastes on a plant-based diet? I read one post from a gal that said she was craving Brussels sprouts!

Have a look at more tempeh recipes:

• Tempeh Asian Lettuce Wraps
• Tempeh BLT
• Toasty Tempeh Crumbles
• Tempeh Reuben Sandwich
• Tempeh Salad Sandwich

If you’re new to tempeh, it’s such a great substitute for any protein in a dish. It’s made with fermented soybeans and has a bit of a nutty flavor. In this case, it’s easy to crumble and make into this salad recipe.

There’s something about the crunch and sweetness of apples and raisins in this dish that is lovely. Mango chutney tops it off nicely.

Some people find tempeh to be bitter and recommend that you steam it first before using it in recipes. To steam your tempeh, cut in half, in a steamer basket for a few minutes. It will make the tempeh a little softer and easier to use.

I also hear that it helps the tempeh to accept the flavors better. Then, I cut it into smaller pieces and mash them with the back of a fork. Once that’s done, you just need to add the rest of the ingredients and mix.

I hope you’ll give tempeh a try. Use lettuce for your wrap or make into a sandwich. It’s great either way.

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This recipe is Plantricious Friendly because it meets the following guidelines.

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5 from 5 votes

Curried Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

Easy to throw together for lunch with crunchy walnuts, celery cucumber, and apples. A touch of mango chutney makes it super tasty.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 3 people

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Equipment

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz package tempeh original soy crumbled
• 1 apple diced
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 stalk celery diced
• 1/2 cucumber diced
• 1/4 cup mango chutney
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 2 shakes red pepper or to your heat level
• 1/4 cup red onion diced
• 2 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 large green leaf lettuce leaves

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Instructions

• In a medium-sized bowl, mash tempeh with the back of a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients except lettuce and stir to combine.
• Serve wrapped in a lettuce leaf. Top with sprouts if you like.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Curried Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

Amount per Serving

Calories

378

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

13.4

g

21

%

Saturated Fat

 

2.2

g

14

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

885.8

mg

39

%

Carbohydrates

 

54.9

g

18

%

Fiber

 

4.7

g

20

%

Sugar

 

36.9

g

41

%

Protein

 

17

g

34

%

Vitamin A

 

750

IU

15

%

Vitamin C

 

153.5

mg

186

%

Calcium

 

130

mg

13

%

Iron

 

3.1

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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