Savory Apricot Lettuce Wraps
These Savory Apricot Lettuce Wraps are just the thing to make when it’s too hot to make anything!
It’s hot.
I think the whole country can agree, it’s ridiculously hot this summer.
Beyond feeling cranky and lethargic, this weather makes me really, really not want to cook.
Or spend time in the kitchen.
Or do anything that might raise my body temp above meditative.
But there are really only so many popsicles and frozen berries a person can eat before the body starts to demand something more…substantial.
My Savory Apricot Lettuce Wraps are just that. Made with riced cauliflower, dried apricots, and crunchy, creamy pine nuts, they taste hearty and satisfying, but come together quickly and without using any heat.
I prefer to wrap them up into crisp lettuce leaves, but you can also try rolling them into tortillas, grape leaves, or rice paper (if you’ve got a knack for rolling, which I clearly don’t).
Or you could also just munch on it right out of the bowl.
Like I said, minimal effort wins points here!
Stay cool, Makers!
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw cauliflower, riced
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 - 2 cups cilantro, chopped, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
- Large lettuce, collard or other large green leaves, Rice Paper Wrapper
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.Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine riced cauliflower, pine nuts, dried apricots, minced shallot and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice and olive oil. Adjust seasonings to taste, and pour over cauliflower mixture. Mix to combine thoroughly. Wrap in large lettuce leaves, Rice Paper Wrapper
Looking for more healthy, no-cook recipes like my for hot weather? Try my crisp Radish and Celery Salad, Cherry Chia Pudding, or juicy Stone Fruit Salad!
If you try my Savory Apricot Lettuce Wraps recipe, I’d love to hear what you think!! Please leave a comment below, or instagram with the hashtag #makeadlib . Don’t forget to tag @makeadlib so I can see your delicious creation!
