Lupin Free Beef & Zucchini Lettuce Bowl with Coconut Aminos
Crisp butter lettuce cups cradling a savory, gingery beef and vegetable filling — this is the kind of meal that feels fresh and satisfying all at once. The zucchini and carrot add a subtle sweetness and a little texture, while the coconut aminos bring that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from a soy-based sauce without any of the legume-derived ingredients that can sneak into traditional versions. That swap matters more than it might seem, since conventional soy sauce and many Asian-inspired condiments can be off-limits, and coconut aminos handles the job beautifully. A hit of apple cider vinegar and cumin in the sauce keeps things bright and just a little unexpected, and the crushed red pepper flakes give it a gentle kick. Everything comes together in one skillet, so cleanup is minimal and the whole process is genuinely straightforward. Finished with fresh cilantro, scallion greens, and an optional drizzle of sesame oil, each lettuce cup is a little bundle of bold, clean flavor. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but asks very little of you.
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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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