Nightshade Free Pumpkin Seed Crunch Grass-Fed Beef Lettuce Cups
These lettuce cups deliver bold, satisfying flavor without a single nightshade in sight — no tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika, just clean ingredients that genuinely taste like something special. The grass-fed beef gets cooked down with fresh ginger, turmeric, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, creating a savory-tangy glaze that clings to every crumble. Diced zucchini adds a little body and freshness, while the green tops of scallions bring a mild onion note without any of the fuss. The real star might be the toasted pumpkin seeds — just pepitas and sea salt in a dry skillet, but they add an irresistible crunch and nutty depth that takes the whole thing to another level. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect vessel: cool, crisp, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten everything up beautifully. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels fresh and exciting without requiring a long ingredient list or a complicated technique.
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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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