HEARTY ASIAN TACOS
Are you craving some hearty tacos with a twist?! This recipe is packed with asian-inspired flavours and will leave you feeling full and energized. These protein-packed lettuce tacos contain a delicious whole grain called spelt. Spelt is an ancient grain (and relative of wheat) which has a unique nutty flavor and, because of its high water solubility, its nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body. It's also a good source of iron, fiber, and protein.
Did you know that there’s about 10.6 grams of protein and ~7.6 grams of fibre per 1 cup of spelt?
Ingredients
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1 cup spelt, cooked
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400g ground chicken
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100g mushroom, chopped
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2 garlic, chopped
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½ shallot, chopped
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¼ cup purple cabbage, chopped
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2 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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Lettuce leaves, washed
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Instructions
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Soak the spelt in water overnight, then drain. Bring 3 cups of water or stock to a boil in a pot. Add the spelt and cover, reduce heat and simmer until the grains are chewy. Cook for about 40 minutes in rice cooker or cover the stove (or cook for 65-80 minutes if the grains were not pre-soaked). Drain excess liquid.
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Pan fry your shallots and garlic until golden and add the ground chicken and mushroom. Cook until all the water is absorbed. Chop purple cabbage.
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Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce to the mixture and combine until golden brown.
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Wash and lay your lettuce leaves and fill each with your spelt and meat mixture and enjoy!
