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Pork Lettuce Cups

Dinner Lunch

These crispy lettuce cups are deliciously refreshing on a hot night.

30 mins
7 ingredients
$3 / person
Pork Lettuce Cups

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1 brown onion, remove ends and papery skin then finely chopped
  • 500g extra lean pork mince
  • 8 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 zucchini, ends removed and grated
  • 8 iceberg lettuce cups

It’s this easy

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and add onion, cook for 5 minutes then add pork. Use a spoon to break up lumps of mince and cook for 5 more minutes until the pork has changed to a white colour and is cooked through.

  • Add the mushroom, zucchini and carrot and cook for 2 more minutes.

  • Scoop into lettuce cups.

Tweaks

  • Add finely chopped garlic and hoisin sauce to the mince for extra flavour.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Seafood, Sesame, Soy, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Being rich in Folate, onions are vital for a healthy pregnancy and reduces risk of Neural Tube Defects during pregnancy.

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Healthy Gut

Onions are a decent source of fibre. The main fibre in them, fructan are prebiotic fibres which are considered the ‘beneficial gut bacteria’ which can improve colon health and reduce risk of colon cancer.

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Carrots are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin K, potassium beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene) which help in protecting against cancer and Heart disease.

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Healthier Skin

Carrots are great sources of phytonutrients such as Beta Carotene which can improve healthier skin and overall appearance.

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Mushrooms are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Glutathione, ergothioneine and Selenium) which help in reducing inflammation and preventing heart disease and certain cancers.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, mushrooms help to keep you regular.

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Healthier Skin

Mushrooms are a good source of niacin, which is associated with lower skin cancer risk.

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Zucchinis are a good source of potassium which can aid in reducing blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality.

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Boost Immunity

Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C which is important for growth and development and maintenance of your immune system to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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Lettuce is high in essential phytonutrients (especially Vitamin K, Vitamin C and potassium) which help in protecting against cancer and Heart disease.

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Healthier Skin

Lettuce is also good a source of phytonutrients such as, Vitamin C and Beta Carotene which can improve Healthier Skin and overall appearance.

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