This simple recipe is sure to win over the kids – it’s fun to make and fun to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 iceberg lettuce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
- 500g pork mince
- 1 small carrot, peeled, grated
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 small red capsicum, deseeded, finely diced
- 125g can corn kernels, drained
- 1/3 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
Method
- Step 1With core of lettuce facing down, bang core on a flat surface. This will make it easy to remove whole core by twisting and pulling out. Remove damaged outer leaves. Discard. Separate leaves and place in a large bowl of icy cold water. Refrigerate until required.
- Step 2Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add green onions. Cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to high. Add pork. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until browned.
- Step 3Add carrot, zucchini, capsicum and corn. Stir well. Combine oyster sauce and tomato sauce in a jug. Add to mince mixture. Stir well. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Step 4Drain lettuce leaves. Pat dry with paper towel. Place lettuce cups on a platter. Spoon mince mixture into lettuce cups. Serve
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1456 kj
Energy
17g
Fat Total
5g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
30g
Protein
68mg
Cholesterol
1484.61mg
Sodium
13g
Carbs (sugar)
18g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Dixie Elliott
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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