Seed Oil Free Beef & Zucchini Lettuce Bowl with Coconut Aminos
Crisp butter lettuce cups loaded with savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet carrot — this bowl hits every note you want from a quick, satisfying meal. The whole thing comes together in one skillet with coconut oil doing the heavy lifting, so there's no canola, no soybean oil, and no mystery fats sneaking in through the sauce. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce beautifully here, bringing that deep, slightly sweet umami flavor without any of the usual additives. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of cumin round out the sauce in a way that feels genuinely crave-worthy rather than like a compromise. The filling gets spooned straight into cool, pliable butter lettuce leaves, which means you get that satisfying crunch without any grains or wrappers to worry about. Fresh cilantro and scallion greens on top keep everything bright, and a small drizzle of sesame oil at the end adds a nutty finish if you want it. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive, tastes even better, and keeps your kitchen clean in every sense of the word.
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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)
Can be omittedsesame oil
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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