High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Beef & Zucchini Lettuce Bowl with Coconut Aminos
Savory, a little spicy, and genuinely satisfying, this lettuce bowl delivers big flavor without a drop of high fructose corn syrup anywhere in sight. That's harder to pull off than it sounds — most bottled sauces and even some "healthy" condiments sneak in sweeteners that have no business being there. Here, coconut aminos step in as the soy-sauce-style backbone of the dish, bringing a naturally sweet-savory depth that's completely clean. The sauce comes together with just apple cider vinegar, cumin, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, so you know exactly what you're eating. Ground beef gets cooked down with zucchini, carrot, ginger, and garlic until everything is glossy and fragrant, then spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups for a handheld meal that feels fresh and light but still fills you up. A scatter of cilantro and scallion greens on top makes it look like something you'd order at a fast-casual spot — except you made it at home with zero label-reading stress. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the scallion whites, carrot, and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 4–5 minutes.
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