Cook this recipe
and give it a try!

Notch
Free to sign up
Arrow

Welcome to Lilly’s Table!

Each recipe on our site is part of a meal, which, in turn, is part of a new set of seasonally-themed breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, released each week. As a member (free), you have access to each week’s 8+ meals and their corresponding recipes.

 

Learn more by hovering over each         or read more info on the Sign Up page.

Get more recipes like this one. Sign up today at www.Lillys-Table.com!

Lilly’s Table

 
 
Red Chili Green Beans
Asian Plum Barbecue Sauce
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Asian Plum Lettuce Wraps
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

20 mins

Time
Estimate
20 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Summer

Typical
Season
Summer

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Summer

Asian Plum Lettuce Wraps

from Asian Plum Lettuce Wraps with Red Chili Green Beans, the Week of August 19, 2012.
View the previous or next recipe for this meal.

These make-it-at-the-table bundles of lettuce joy are inspired by Asian plum sauce. However, we avoid the high-sugar condiment and opt for fresh plums chopped up instead. Hints of garlic & ginger liven up this simple soy-sauced up meat.

This is easily gluten-free by making sure you have wheat-free tamari sauce instead of traditional soy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 head lettuce, butter or iceberg (about 4-6 leaves per serving)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 8 ounces ground beef, or turkey or bison
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh & finely minced
  • 4 plums
  • 1 summer squash, cut in quarters lengthwise and finely sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushroom, washed & roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium or tamari wheat-free
  • 1 teaspoon red chili sauce, optional for spice
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil , optional

Serving Size: 2 People

Share

 

Preparation Instructions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle in the oil, minced ginger and garlic. Once it starts to sizzle, saute for about 15 seconds without letting it brown, just enough to flavor the oil. Add in the onions and saute for 5-10 minutes until lightly golden. Push to the side of the pan and add in the ground meat and brown.

Begin to stir and fold thoroughly browning and cooking the meat through. Once almost cooked through (still bits of pink showing), add in the summer squash & shiitakes. Toss to combine and then add the soy sauce, red chili paste, & sesame oil, if using. Finish by folding in the chopped plum.

Remove about 10 leaves from the head of lettuce, wash, dry and place in a bowl on the table.

Serve the meat in the skillet to keep it warm, along with steamy brown rice or any of your favorite condiments for dipping.