Anti-Inflammatory Asian Lettuce Cups with Shiitake & Ginger

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 7/10
Anti-Inflammatory Asian Lettuce Cups with Shiitake & Ginger

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 lb ground turkey (lean protein, lower inflammatory impact than pork)
  • •• 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, diced (rich in beta-glucans for gut health)
  • •• 1 head butter lettuce
  • •• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 2 tbsp ginger, minced
  • •• 2 tbsp coconut aminos (replaces high-sodium soy sauce)
  • •• 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • •• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • •• 1 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • •• 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
  • •• 3 green onions, chopped
  • •• 1 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (zero glycemic impact)
  • •• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (adds fiber and omega-3s)
  • •• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (supports gut health)
  • •• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • •• 1 tbsp kimchi for garnish (adds probiotics)

Instructions

  1. 11. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat
  2. 22. Add turkey, break up and cook until no longer pink
  3. 33. Add garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, cook 5 minutes
  4. 44. Stir in coconut aminos, fish sauce, monk fruit, vinegar
  5. 55. Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, flaxseed
  6. 66. Simmer 5 minutes until flavors combine
  7. 77. Top with green onions, sesame oil, optional kimchi
  8. 88. Serve in butter lettuce cups

Smart Substitutions

• Ground pork→Ground turkey

Lower saturated fat, reduces inflammatory markers

💡 No spike
• Hoisin sauce→Coconut aminos + monk fruit

Eliminates high-fructose corn syrup, reduces insulin response

💡 80% reduction
• Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Reduces sodium, eliminates soy allergies, better gut tolerance

💡 Similar