If you're looking for a fresh, light, and flavourful dish that’s perfect for any meal, you need to try these lettuce wraps! It includes savoury ground pork, tender vegetables, a rich sauce and they can be ready in just 20 minutes.

Tip #1

Lettuce Choice: Use soft lettuce like Bibb or Butter for easier wrapping and a nice contrast to the warm, savoury filling.

Tip #2

Lean Protein: Choose lean ground pork or substitute with ground chicken for a lower fat content.

Tip #3

Cook the pork until browned and slightly crispy for added texture and flavor before adding the vegetables and sauce.

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Low Calorie Lettuce Wraps

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: makes 8 lettuce wraps

Ingredients

Sauce:

1 tbsp water
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine

Filling:

1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, minced
300g lean ground pork
1 large carrot, finely grated
5 mushrooms (shiitake or button), finely chopped

Serving:

8 large lettuce leaves (such as Bibb or Butter lettuce)
Finely sliced green onions & red chilli for garnish
sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, onion rings and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground pork and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
Add the grated carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and vegetable mixture. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
Spoon the hot filling into the centre of each lettuce leaf. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using.
Enjoy the wraps while the filling is still warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving):