Lupin Free Pumpkin Seed Crunch Grass-Fed Beef Lettuce Cups
These lettuce cups are a seriously satisfying handheld meal — savory, a little tangy, and packed with texture from the toasted pepitas that pop and crunch with every bite. Grass-fed ground beef gets cooked down with fresh ginger, turmeric, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, creating a deeply flavored filling that's anything but boring. The garlic-infused olive oil and tender zucchini round things out, making the whole skillet feel hearty without being heavy. Butter lettuce leaves act as the perfect edible vessel — cool and crisp against that warm, spiced beef. Lupin flour and lupin-derived ingredients have quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged seasonings and sauces, so building this dish from whole, recognizable ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. It's a weeknight dinner that looks impressive on the table and comes together in one skillet.
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4 servings
For the pumpkin seed crunch
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For the beef
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
- 2 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn golden, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Remove from heat, toss with 1/4 tsp sea salt, and set aside.
- 2
Heat the garlic-infused olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the diced zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 3 minutes.
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