If you’re feeling like something light for dinner tonight, then this Thai-spiced appetiser with spicy pork, roasted nuts and red chillies will be perfect.

SERVES 4 // COOK TIME 15 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp vegetable oil
400g pork mince
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 cm ginger, peeled and grated
Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp soy sauce
⅔ cup roasted peanuts, plus extra to garnish
2 red chillies, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 baby gem lettuces

METHOD
1. In a wok or large frying pan, heat the oil until sizzling. Add the pork mince and fry until browned all the way through.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 5 minutes. Then add the lime zest and juice and soy sauce, and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened. Add the peanuts and 1 chilli and season.
3. Separate the lettuce leaves and fill with spicy mince. Garnish with extra chilli and peanuts, and serve with lime wedges.

If you’re in the mood for a super tasty, but light meal, try out our Asian-style sticky chicken recipe with a side of slaw for a pop of freshness!

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Forget eating boring old sarmies at your desk for lunch. Instead, use those leftovers to create fresher, healthier and even more delicious lunch box meals. Got leftover mince? Use it to make these moreish Mexican lettuce wraps!

SERVES 2-4 // COOKING TIME 20 min, plus cooling time

INGREDIENTS
1 red, yellow or green pepper, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups leftover cooked beef mince
1 tsp smoked paprika
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper
3-5 (per person) baby gem leaves, washed and dried
¼ cup grated mature Cheddar
1 avocado, chopped
Coriander, to garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

METHOD
1. Briefly sauté the pepper in a hot pan. Add the cooked mince, smoked paprika, tomato and onion, and heat up. Season to taste and leave to cool.
2. Arrange the lettuce leaves in a Tupperware. Spoon some mince into each leaf and then sprinkle over some cheddar. Top with avo.
3. Garnish with coriander and serve with a lemon wedge.

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