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
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 5cm piece ginger, finely chopped
- 2 capsicums, diced
- 400g vegetarian mince alternative
- 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
- 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)
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Calories 255cal
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Kilojoules 1070kJ
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Protein 20g
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Total fat 9g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 25g
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–Sugars 15g
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Dietary fibre 12g
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Sodium 430mg
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Calcium 100mg
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Iron 5mg
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.
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