Windset Farms: Butter Lettuce Wraps

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness, while the soy sauce mix is more budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while cashews are often cheaper than peanuts.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is a less expensive alternative.

Begin by washing the butter lettuce by plunging it in a bowl of water to remove dirt, leaving it on the root for freshness.

Remove the leaves from the root, discarding any that are dirty or damaged.

Finely chop half of a Gusto pepper, removing the seeds and membranes first.

Measure and add 1 tablespoon of shallots and 1 teaspoon of garlic to the mixture.

Juice one lime and add the juice to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and a sweet chili sauce to the mixture for sweetness and heat.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the mixed meat and vegetable mixture to the pan.

Cook until everything is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped cilantro and basil to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Prepare the butter lettuce leaves on a plate for serving.

Spoon the meat mixture into the butter lettuce leaves and top with sweet chili sauce if desired.

Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy.

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