Asian Inspired Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork or meat of choice (beef, turkey, chicken)
- 1 tablespoon coconut olive, or avocado oil
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2/3 cup diced green onions white and green parts
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos mix 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca flour into the coconut aminos to thicken it
- 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca flour to thicken sauce mix into your coconut aminos before pouring it in
- 2 tablespoons hot sesame oil or regular if you prefer
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup of minced fresh cilantro/coriander for serving
- sliced avocado for serving (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- lettuce of your choice Bibb, iceberg, romaine, for serving
Instructions
- Prep and chop all veggies.
- Heat the oil in your pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped carrots and red onion. Cook 5 mins until softened.
- Add the green onions and ginger and cook for another 2-3 mins.
- Turn the heat up to med-high and add in your minced pork and cook till fully browned 8-9 mins. Get a nice sear on the meat.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add in your coconut aminos, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
- Cook the sauce down for 2-3 mins. Remove from heat.
- In a separate sauté pan, add in your cashews and toast on medium heat until nicely toasted and fragrant. Do not burn. Let cool and chop them up. Set aside for serving.
- Serve lettuce wraps with cilantro/coriander, avocado, and cashews on top.