These paleo lettuce wraps are great for a low carb dinner that is full of satisfying flavor and texture, and will keep you full for the long term. The ground pork is balanced out with crisp water chestnuts and bamboo shoots, and the taste of sweet and tangy orange juice, ground ginger, and garlic takes the mixture over the top. Although it is recommended to enjoy these in lettuce wraps, this mixture would be equally delicious served over noodles or rice as well.

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 x 8 oz can water chestnuts
1 x 8 oz can bamboo shoots
2 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup coconut aminos or tamari
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fish sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 lb ground pork (Order grass-fed meat from Butcher Box (discount varies) or US Wellness Meats (15% off first 2 orders) with code TRAILTOHEALTH)
Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse the water chestnuts with the bamboo shoots until finely chopped.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the sesame oil with the coconut aminos (or tamari), orange juice, garlic powder, onion powder, fish sauce and ground ginger until combined. Divide in half and set aside.

3. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the coconut oil to heat. Add the ground pork, breaking apart until just starting to brown.

4. Stir in the bamboo/water chestnut mixture and half of the sesame oil mixture, and cook until the pork is fully cooked and golden brown.

5. Serve the pork mixture in the iceberg or butter lettuce leaves and with the remaining half of the sauce.