
Recipe by
Chef Jeff
Korean BBQ Pork Lettuce Wraps
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These Korean-inspired lettuce wraps make for a delicious and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced thinly (GI: 0)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (GI: 0)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (GI: 41)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (GI: 0)
- 2 tsp chili flakes (GI: 0)
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce (GI: 0)
- 1 lettuce head, leaves separated (GI: 15)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (GI: 10)
Cooking Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine pork tenderloin, sesame oil, BBQ sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and tamari sauce. Seal and shake the bag until pork tenderloin is fully coated.
- Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated pork tenderloin to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve the pork in a lettuce wrap.
- Garnish each wrap with chopped green onions.
Flavor Profile
This dish is a balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The sesame oil in the marinade adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
Serving Size
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrition | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 355 |
| Total Fat | 18g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 109mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Total Sugars | 6.5g |
| Protein | 37g |
*Disclaimer: Nutritional facts are AI generated and not guaranteed to be accurate.
Type-2 Diabetic Friendly Explanation
This recipe is diabetes-friendly as it doesn't contain any added sugar, and leans towards protein rich ingredient to balance out carbohydrates. The Lettuce wrap are low carb and high fiber, which can help regulate blood glucose levels.
