Vegan Jackfruit Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These vegan jackfruit lettuce wraps combine tender jackfruit with zesty sauce and fresh herbs, wrapped in crisp lettuce for a delicious plant-based meal.
Ingredients
- Canned young green jackfruit drained and shredded — 2 cups
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic minced — 2 cloves
- Onion finely chopped — ½ cup
- Soy sauce or tamari — 3 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar — 1 tablespoon
- Maple syrup — 1 teaspoon
- Fresh ginger grated — 1 teaspoon
- Sriracha or chili paste — 1 teaspoon optional for heat
- Water chestnuts chopped — ½ cup
- Green onions sliced — 2 tablespoons
- Fresh cilantro chopped — 2 tablespoons
- Butter lettuce leaves — 8 large leaves
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add shredded jackfruit, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Pour sauce over jackfruit, stir well, cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon mixture into butter lettuce leaves, fold and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin K: 12%
Additional Tips
- Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
- Swap butter lettuce for iceberg or romaine if preferred.
- For a smoky flavor, toss jackfruit in smoked paprika.
- Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
- Adjust sriracha to your spice tolerance — no shame in mild!