Quick and Easy Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps
These quick and easy ground pork lettuce wraps are simple, fresh, and full of great flavors. The pork filling features a simple sauce which nestles perfectly into crisp lettuce cups.
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- 2 teaspoons grated garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice from ½ lime)
For serving:
- 1 large head of butter lettuce, rinsed and dried
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground pork. Use a spatula to break the pork into small pieces as it cooks. Let the pork continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked.
- Add the green onions, zucchini, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Let the vegetables soften for 2-3 minutes. Add the sauce in and let simmer for 2-3 more minutes, or until the sauce is thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the lime juice. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before serving in the lettuce.Top with additional fresh lime juice, Sriracha, and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- These quick and easy ground pork lettuce wraps are gluten-free and dairy-free. They are not vegetarian or vegan.
- Save Time:
- Use pre-shredded carrots and pre-minced garlic and ginger.
- Prep Ahead:
- You can make the pork mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use. You can also store the meat in an airtight container or freezer safe ziploc bag in the freezer to use at another time.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 3lettuce wraps | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8g | Protein: 27.3g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 9.8g
