10/01/2025
(Recipe of the Week) These healthy lettuce wraps are inspired by the PF Changs lettuce wraps. Loaded with flavor and with lots of veggies, these easy healthy lettuce wraps are made with pork or chicken and are a great dinner recipe. They’re filling yet light, totally healthy, and slightly sweet yet nutty and spicy.
Healthy Lettuce Wraps – PF Changs Recipe
(adapted from: https://bit.ly/42ip4bH )
For the Lettuce Wraps
¼ cup coconut aminos
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon Franks Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ of one yellow onion (diced)
1 cup baby bella mushrooms (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound ground pork (or ground chicken)
½ cup shredded carrots
salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 8-ounce can water chestnuts (diced)
3 green onions (thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon reserved)
1 head bibb lettuce (leaves gently removed from stem)
For the Sauce
¼ cup coconut aminos
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Franks hot sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon green onions (reserved from above ingredients)
salt (to taste)
Suggested Garnishes (All Optional)
sesame seeds
thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
In small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup coconut aminos, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon compliant hot sauce. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are fully incorporated, then set bowl aside.
Heat large skillet over medium heat. When warm, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl pan to coat evenly. When oil is hot and shimmering, add diced onion. Cook 3 minutes or until onion begins to soften, then add minced mushrooms. Cook another 3 minutes or until onion is translucent and mushrooms begin to soften. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, or until garlic is fragrant, stirring constantly.
Add ground pork to skillet. Cook, crumbling with spatula or wooden spoon, until pork is browned. Add shredded carrots and cook, stirring constantly, until carrots begin to soften, approximately 3 minutes.
Pour prepared coconut amino mixture into skillet with ground pork. Stir until ingredients are incorporated, then add water chestnuts and green onions. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove skillet from heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and set aside.
Add all sauce ingredients to small bowl and whisk vigorously until ingredients are fully incorporated.
Assemble lettuce wraps by spooning 3 to 4 tablespoons of ground pork mixture into center of lettuce leaves or cups. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions if desired, and serve immediately with prepared sauce.
Note: This dish is approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT
