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'HEART SMART' SUPPER ~ GINGER CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Gardener's Note: This brilliant 'old-fashioned' bleeding heart POPS in a shade garden . Surprisingly hearty with long lasting blooms, its sunny leaves will glow throughout spring and summer. ~ Bleeding Heart ( Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart') _______________________ GINGER CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS ~ Heart healthy meal everyone will enjoy * 3 (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger 3 cloves crushed fresh garlic 3 Tbsp. Tamari or organic soy sauce 3 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. sesame oil (spicy or regular) 1-2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. cornstarch 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil or peanut oil 1 1/2 cups thin matchstick sliced carrots 2 cups julienne sliced red, yellow or orange pepper 1 cup matchstick sliced snow peas 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 3/4 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds Bibb lettuce leaves for 6 servings Cut chicken into thin strips. Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vi...