February 18, 2013

Lettuce Wraps Version II – Ground Chicken, Apple and Bulgur

Told you I had a second version coming…

And since I might have a slight obsession with these, there’s a chance that you’ll see quite a few more flavor combos on here in the upcoming weeks!

I already have great plans, such as Chicken, Cauliflower, Shredded Carrot and Fresh Mint or Hard Boiled Eggs, Avocado and Kalamata Olives.

Or a more tropical option, like Shrimp, Coconut, Mango and Pineapple, with a splash of lime juice and cilantro.

Oh, oh, and how about a Taco Style Lettuce Wrap, loaded with Lean Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Avocados, Black Olives, Fresh Jalapeño Peppers and a whole bunch of Mexican flavors?

Can’t wait for that one!

But for now, I give you this delicious Ground Chicken, Apple and Bulgur combo.

Absolutely D-E-L-I-S-H!

And it comes together in no time at all, given that you make a little bit of prep work ahead of time…

When I made the previous version, i.e. the Ground Chicken and Butternut Squash, I already knew that I would be making these the next day, so I cooked more chicken than needed so that I would have some leftover in the fridge the next day.

Then all I had to do was put some bulgur to soak overnight and I pretty much had dinner ready to go when I got home that next day.

All that was left to do was mix the cold chicken and soaked bulgur together with half a diced apple, a few more ingredients, such as toasted hazelnuts and hazelnut butter… (OH YUM! That hazelnut butter? Totally makes the dish!) and I was good to go.

I would say that in no more than 5 minutes, dinner was on the table (now getting the set prepped was a whole ‘nother story!)

Doesn’t look like I had much more talent with making nice little wraps on the second night, but hey, I’m working on it, alright?

Maybe by the time I’ve made them 6 or 7 times, I’ll be [somewhat] good at it.

And tell you what… if you don’t care for lettuce wraps or just don’t have any lettuce on hand, don’t sweat it.

That filling is so good, it can totally be eaten on its on, or even as a side dish or as part of a sandwich. It pretty much qualifies as a salad if you ask me.

It certainly would make for an exquisite lunch!