Lettuce Mince Salad

Ingredients

Metric


½ head medium lettuce
2 small cucumbers
⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Mince:
80 g ~ 1 cup dry plant-based mince*
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil for frying
½ tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Sauce:
200 g plain yogurt | soy, oat or cashew
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

* double the amount if using ready plant-based mince


US


½ head medium lettuce
2 small cucumbers
⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Mince:
1 cup dry plant-based mince*
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil for frying
½ tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Sauce:
7 oz plain yogurt | soy, oat or cashew
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

* double the amount if using ready plant-based mince


MAKES2 portions
PREP TIME15 minutes
COOKING TIME5 minutes
TOTAL TIME20 minutes
Steps
1If using dry mince, rinse it really well under running water using a sieve to rehydrate it. Shake the sieve to drain any excess water.

Skip this step if using ready plant-based mince.
2Add mince, tomato paste, syrup, soy sauce, onion and garlic powder to a small mixing bowl.
3Mix to combine using a spoon or your hands (wear a food-grade glove).
4Preheat a frying pan (26 cm ~ 10 inch, preferably cast iron). Drizzle or spray with olive oil. Add seasoned mince.
5Fry and stir frequently for ~ 5 minutes or until mince begins to brown.
6In the meantime, make the yogurt sauce. Add yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, dill, if using, and salt to a mixing bowl.
7Mix to combine.
8Wash lettuce leaves really well under running water, pat dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, wash and dry using a salad spinner then cut. Add to a serving bowl.
9Add sauce.
10Dice the cucumbers and add to the lettuce.
11Top with cooked mince and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutritional Info
Makes 2 portions
350 Calories per portion
30g protein
38g carbohydrates
12g fiber
11g fat
High in Vitamins B2, Folate, A, C, K
High in Omega 3
High in Copper
High in Magnesium
High in Manganese
High in Potassium
High in Selenium
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