Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps

Minced Pork and Watermelon Lettuce Wraps
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Savor the unexpected harmony of savory pork and refreshing watermelon in crisp lettuce cups. This delightful dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors that dance on your palate, perfect for a light lunch or a playful appetizer.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    75 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    681 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
1 mins

Heat vegetable oil in a large, non-stick skillet over high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, stirring until fragrant (approximately 1 minute).

02

Step
8 mins

Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (7-10 minutes). Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.

03

Step
3 mins

Reduce heat to medium. Add celery and carrot; stir until they begin to soften (2-3 minutes).

04

Step
1 mins

Stir in green onions and soy sauce. Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts and hoisin sauce.

05

Step
1 mins

Gently fold in the diced watermelon, being careful not to crush it.

06

Step
1 mins

Spoon the pork and watermelon mixture into the lettuce leaves. Wrap to enclose the filling and serve immediately.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pork mixture while cooking.
If pine nuts are unavailable, chopped almonds or cashews make a delicious substitute.
Use a melon baller for perfect, uniform watermelon pieces.
To prevent lettuce leaves from tearing, gently separate them from the head and wash them carefully.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground pork with crumbled tofu or plant-based ground.

Abelardo Heller

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Sofia Koch

    My kids loved this recipe! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.

  • Kendall Sauer

    I added a little bit of sriracha for some heat, and it was amazing!

  • Jaden Hartmann

    Absolutely delicious! The watermelon adds such a refreshing twist.

  • Estefania Hoeger

    Easy to make and perfect for a summer evening.

  • Nicklaus Wintheiser

    This is now a staple in my house. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Gladys Kutch

    I was skeptical about the watermelon, but it really works!

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