Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

By Tyna HoangPublished: Jul 1, 2024

Searching for a low-lift dish that’s also gluten-free and vegan? These Spicy Mushroom Lettuce Wraps are bursting with texture and flavor. Crunchy peanuts and lettuce meet tender mushrooms and a silky sauce to create this quick and easy-to-make recipe.

But don’t just eat these wraps on their own—the bold heat calls for a thirst-quenching foil. Athletic Brewing’s refreshing Upside Dawn non-alcoholic beer boasts a clean, balanced flavor with subtle spicy, earthy notes and a citrusy aroma, making it the perfect brew to pair with this stellar dish. The only hangover you'll have the next day is from the chiles!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 20 mins
Cal/Serv:: 291

Ingredients

1
head of leafy greens of your choice, such as romaine, radicchio, endive, or butter lettuce
1 tsp.
cornstarch
1 tsp.
sugar
1 tsp.
red-pepper flakes
1 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 Tbsp.
tamari
1 Tbsp.
toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1
clove garlic, minced
1
(1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
1
carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes
1
(8 oz.) can whole water chestnuts, drained and cut into ¼-inch cubes
12 oz.
mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster), cut into ½-inch pieces
2
Thai chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 c.
roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
1/4 c.
thinly sliced scallions
Kosher salt, to taste
Lime wedges, for serving
4
cans Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Separate the leaves of the greens. Rinse and dry; set aside.
2. Step 2In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch, sugar, red-pepper flakes, black pepper, tamari, sesame oil, and ⅓ cup cold water; set aside.
3. Step 3Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, carrot, and water chestnuts. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the Thai chiles and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring well to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Transfer to a bowl and top with chopped peanuts and sliced scallions. Serve inside lettuce leaves with lime wedges on the side, alongside Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn.