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Stuffed Lettuce Leaves

with Chicken and Beans
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Stuffed Lettuce Leaves

Stuffed Lettuce Leaves - Asian-spiced mix of chicken, nuts and beans in lettuce leaves

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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
187
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

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The stuffed salad leaves make a wonderfully light dinner as part of a low-carb diet. For a full meal at lunchtime, simply add some bread.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie187 cal.(9 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin9.5 mg(79 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate34 μg(11 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin5.9 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C9 mg(9 %)
Potassium413 mg(10 %)
Calcium39 mg(4 %)
Magnesium41 mg(14 %)
Iron1.3 mg(9 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.8 mg(10 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.1 g
Uric acid117 mg
Cholesterol33 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
1 small dried chili pepper
60 grams Green beans
8 sheets Romaine lettuce
2 Tbsps roasted Shelled peanut
200 grams very fresh Chicken breasts
1 Tbsp Canola oil
1 tsp Raw cane sugar
3 Tbsps Vegetable broth
1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce
2 Tbsps soy sauce
2 Tbsps sweet Chili sauce
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Chicken breastGreen beanssoy saucegarlic clove
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Small plate, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Large knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wok (or large pan), 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Paper towel

Preparation steps

1.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and chop finely. Crumble dried chile pepper onto a small plate.

2.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 2

Trim, rinse and cut beans into 1 cm (approximately 1/2-inch) pieces.

3.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 3

Rinse and spin dry lettuce leaves. Chop the peanuts coarsely.

4.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 4

Rinse chicken, pat dry and chop as finely as possible with a large knife.

5.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 5

Heat oil in a wok (or large pan) and cook garlic and chile over medium heat, stirring.

6.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 6

Add chicken and beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.

7.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves preparation step 7

Add sugar, vegetable broth, peanuts, fish sauce and soy sauce to wok and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Divide mixture among lettuce leaves and serve with chili sauce.

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