Spicy vegetarian mince crunchy lettuce cups

Try these low-calorie spicy vegetarian mince crunchy lettuce cups (our take on san choy bow) when you just need something a little lighter and brighter. They are a delicious option for lunch or dinner.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 spring onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
5cm piece ginger, finely chopped
2 capsicums, diced
400g vegetarian mince ground beefXalternative
1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
2 carrots, julienned or grated
4 radishes, finely sliced
4 tablespoons toasted almonds, roughly chopped
1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
sriracha or other chilli sauce (optional)
sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

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In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high. Add spring onions, garlic, ginger and capsicums and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes. Add vege mince alternative, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water and cook, stirring, until liquid has reduced. Remove from heat.
Add carrots, radishes and almonds and stir through mixture.
Assemble by placing spoonfuls of mince mixture into lettuce leaf ‘cups’. Drizzle with sriracha, if using, and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free sauces

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 255 cal

Kilojoules 1070 kJ

Protein 20 g

Total fat 9 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 25 g

Sugar 15 g

Dietary fibre 12 g

Sodium 430 mg

Calcium 100 mg

Iron 5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.