Korean BBQ Lentil Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (60 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) julienned carrots
• 1 cup (250 mL) thin-sliced cucumbers
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced ginger
• 4 cups (1 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
• ½ cup (125 mL) Korean BBQ sauce
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar (optional, balances heat/salt)
• ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 20 butter or bibb lettuce cups
• ½ cup (125 mL) spicy mayo or gochujang crema (optional)
• ½ cup (125 mL) sliced green onions
• 2 Tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds