Saturday, May 21, 2011

Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

8 leaf lettuce leaves, or more
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup bean sprouts, optional
1 tbsp. minced mint, optional
2 cups coarsely chopped mushrooms

Mushroom Marinade
1 1/2 tbsp. tamari
1 tbsp. agave or maple syrup
1/2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 pear, cored

Blend marinade ingredients in blender.  Pour over mushrooms in bowl and set aside for 30 minutes.

Sauce
2 tbsp. miso paste (or hoisin if you can't find miso)
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1/8 cup agave syrup
1/4 tsp. cayene

Stir sauce together and set aside.

To assemble, take lettuce leaf, spoon mushrooms on (draining extra liquid if there is any), sprinkle with cucumber, carrots and bean sprouts.  Drizzle with sauce and mint (if using).  Roll up and enjoy.  Yum!