THAI GREEN PORK LETTUCE CUPS

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A healthy, quick and simple midweek meal with fragrant Thai flavours, pork and fresh herbs

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tbsp sesame oil
500g pork mince
1 tbsp green curry paste
1 red onion , finely chopped
juice 1 lime
1 tbsp fish sauce
½ small pack mint , leaves only, roughly chopped
½ small pack coriander , leaves only, roughly chopped
4 Little Gem lettuces , leaves separated
rice , to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the pork for 8-10 mins or until cooked through. Stir in the green curry paste and 2 tbsp water, then cook for 1-2 mins.
Remove from the heat and stir in the red onion, lime juice, fish sauce and herbs. Spoon the pork into the lettuce leaves and serve with rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium