Hello Healthy Meal Preppers!

Light, flavorful, and packed with aromatic spices, these 5 Spice Pork Lettuce Cups are a delicious way to enjoy a fresh and satisfying meal. Ground pork is seasoned with Chinese five-spice, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fried to perfection and nestled into crisp lettuce leaves. A drizzle of savory sauce and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add the perfect finishing touch.

What makes this dish stand out is its balance—bold flavors, light yet filling, and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a fun appetizer for entertaining, these lettuce cups are a simple way to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table. Let’s get cooking.

5 Spice Pork Lettuce Cups Recipe:

Per serving: 437 Calories • 6.3gg Carbs (2.2g Fiber) • 36.2g Fat • 22.2g Protein

15 minutes to prep , 12 minutes to cook

Ingredients

Scaled to 1 serving

• 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil (6.8 g)

• 4 oz Ground pork (113 g)

• 1 1/8 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder (18 g)

• 1/2 tsp Sesame butter (2.5 g)

• 1/2 tbsp Liquid aminos (7.5 g)

• 3/4 tsp Sesame oil (3.4 g)

• 1/4 tsp Sesame seeds (0.8 g)

• 1/4 head Lettuce (90 g)

• 1/8 cup grated Carrots (14 g)

• 1/16 cup, sliced Red bell pepper (5.8 g)

• 1/16 cup, sliced Green bell pepper (5.8 g)

• 1/8 cup slices Cucumber (13 g)

• 1/16 cup, shredded Red cabbage (4.4 g)

• 1/16 cup Fresh cilantro (1 g)

Directions

Directions are for original recipe of 4 serving

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and chinese five spice. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until browned throughout.

2. Combine tahini, aminos, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Mix well.

3. Serve in lettuce cups topped with grated carrot, bell peppers, cucumber, and cabbage. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!