Lettuce Cup with Apples and Lentils
Chef Billy Reid, Hopmonk Tavern
Serves 6-8
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cup apples, peel on, small dice
3/4 cup lentils cooked and drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 head bib lettuce, leaves removed and cleaned
1 tsp chili flake
salt and pepper, to taste
In a sauté pan over med/high heat, add oil, onions, chili flake and apples. Toss until coated with hot oil and cook until onions are translucent and apples begin to soften. Add brown sugar and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix together until sugar is fully dissolved.
Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients together and whisk until fully combined.
To serve, lay out lettuce leaves. In center of each leaf, place a spoonful of the apple mixture and dress with sauce, fold to your stlye and enjoy!
