Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}
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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
- 1 pound lamb ground
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onion chopped, about 3 cups
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 Tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano ground
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1/2 cup water
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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