Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}

Name: Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions; 4 cloves garlic; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
475 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}

Cassie Burton

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These Lettuce Wraps have all the spices and flavors of the Middle East. They are also Whole30 compliant, gluten free and low-carb! Lamb is traditional, but ground beef or turkey would be a fine substitute!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground lamb
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 onions chopped, about 3 cups
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium heat.
Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, lamb, and spices. Continuing stirring, breaking up lamb, and cook another 5-7 minutes, or until lamb is nearly done.
Drain excess fat, if any, add water and continue cooking until water is evaporated and lamb is cooked through, about 4 or 5 minutes.
Stir in toasted pine nuts and check for seasoning.
Serve in lettuce wraps with fresh mint leaves, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions and olives.

Notes

Ground turkey or beef can be used instead of lamb.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 946mg (39%) Potassium 439mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 39IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	475kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	83mg	28%
Sodium	946mg	39%
Potassium	439mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	39IU	1%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	71mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%