Middle Eastern Lettuce Wraps {Whole30}
These Lettuce Wraps have all the spices and flavors of the Middle East. They are also Whole30 compliant, gluten free and low-carb! Lamb is traditional, but ground beef or turkey would be a fine substitute!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions chopped, about 3 cups
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium heat.
- Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, lamb, and spices. Continuing stirring, breaking up lamb, and cook another 5-7 minutes, or until lamb is nearly done.
- Drain excess fat, if any, add water and continue cooking until water is evaporated and lamb is cooked through, about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Stir in toasted pine nuts and check for seasoning.
- Serve in lettuce wraps with fresh mint leaves, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions and olives.
Notes
- Ground turkey or beef can be used instead of lamb.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg