1 1/2ouncespancettaor bacon, chopped into small pieces
1shallotminced
3brown baby bella mushroomssliced
3shitake mushroomssliced
1cupfrozen baby peasdefrosted
2tablespoonsminced fresh mint leaves
1tablespoonminced green onion tops or chives
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
4large outer Boston lettuce leaves
For the vegetarian version
1tablespoonunsalted butter
1shallotminced
3brown baby bella mushroomssliced
3shitake mushroomssliced
1cupfrozen baby peasdefrosted
2tablespoonsminced fresh mint leaves
1tablespoonminced green onion tops or chives
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
4large outer Boston lettuce leaves
Instructions
Carnivore lettuce cups
Using a medium to large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Sauté the pancetta, stirring frequently until it is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the shallot and sauté an additional 3 minutes.
Stir in the mushrooms and flip and stir until they are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the peas and stir 1 minute until they are warmed through.
Add the mint, green onion, and lemon juice.
Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired.
Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.
Vegetarian lettuce cups
Using a medium to large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the shallot and sauté 3 minutes.
Stir in the mushrooms and flip and stir until they are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the peas and stir 1 minute to warm through.
Add the mint, green onion, and lemon juice.
Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired.
Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each lettuce leaf, sprinkling with 1 tablespoon of cheese per lettuce cup, and serve immediately.