Asian Lettuce Wrap Filling | Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 4
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot, roughly chopped
- 1/4 medium white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cashews or sliced almonds, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- pinch red pepper flakes
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
For garnish: chopped basil, cilantro, or mint; lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium. Add the pork, white onion, ginger, and garlic, breaking up the pork into crumbles as it cooks. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, until the pork is almost browned through.
- Add the green onion, bell pepper, carrot, and cashews. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut aminos, tomato paste, and seasonings and simmer until warmed through.
- Serve over a bed of greens or wrapped in lettuce leaves, topped with chopped fresh herbs & a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- If you're not a fan of ground pork or don't have access to any, you could substitute ground chicken or turkey for a similar flavor.
- For lettuce wraps, I recommend butter lettuce. Romaine is yummy too for more of a crisp texture! (But I still like it scooped over a salad better!)
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 2mg