Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups
Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups balance juicy sweetness with savory, gingery pork for a refreshing bite. Toasty pine nuts add crunch while hoisin and soy bring a glossy, umami finish, all tucked into crisp iceberg leaves. Serve as a light dinner or a party appetizer when you want something bright and satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- 2
Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add pork; cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Drain excess liquid from the skillet.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium.
- 6
Add celery and carrot to the skillet; cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Stir in green onions and soy sauce.
- 8
Remove from heat, then stir in pine nuts and hoisin sauce; fold in watermelon.
- 9
Spoon the pork mixture into lettuce leaves; wrap to enclose the filling.
- 10
Serve.
- Calories 783.76 kcal High 39%
- Protein 33.67 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 58.58 g 21%
- Total Fat 48.64 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 10.99 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.62 mg High 27%
- Sodium 862.92 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 14.38 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 34.96 g --
- Added Sugars 15.67 g High 31%
- Calcium 282.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 5.38 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 2240.79 mg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin A 68.52 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 10.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Fresh Ginger, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 783.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Ground Pork. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 783.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups healthy?
- Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Cups has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 783.76 calories and 33.67 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 862.92 mg (38% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.99 g (55% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.67 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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