Lentil Lettuce Cups

14 June

Written By Preeya

Serves 4-6

Time 25 minutes

3 cups red lentils

1 red chilli, sliced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

½ red onion, diced

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp fish sauce

2 tbsp chilli sauce

Extra virgin olive oil

Lettuce cups

Vietnamese mint or Thai basil, to serve

Prepare the lentils by boiling in water for 10-15 minutes. Drained and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, light soy and chilli sauce.

In a pan heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic and brown for 2-3 minutes. Add chilli and combine until fragrant.

Add the lentils and stir through the sauce you have set aside. Combine well and gently cook for 5 minutes.

To serve, spoon the lentils mixture into lettuce cups, top with fresh herbs and enjoy!

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