Cranberry Jalapeño Meatball Lettuce Wraps - Amylu Foods

Cranberry Jalapeño Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Nicole Masson - Fresh Apron

Servings: 4 (8 Lettuce Wraps)

Product used in this recipe:
Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs​

INGREDIENTS:

Lettuce Wraps

  • 16 Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 butter lettuce leaves
  • Sliced green onions, for topping

Apple Cabbage Slaw

  • 1 ½ cups sliced red cabbage
  • ½ large Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of sea salt

Maple Tahini Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Splash of water, as needed

DIRECTIONS:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until warmed through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients for the cabbage slaw. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or jar, stir or shake the tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt until fully combined. Add a splash of water and stir, as needed, until desired consistency.
  • Assemble the lettuce wraps by filling each butter lettuce leaf with a scoop of the apple cabbage slaw, a couple meatballs, a light drizzle of maple tahini sauce, and top with sliced green onion. 
  • Serve warm and enjoy.