Easy Thai-Inspired Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey
This tangy, Asian-inspired meal is fresh, fun, and perfect for a busy weeknight. Over the years, I've developed quite a taste for fish sauce. Though it smells a bit funky in the bottle it isn't particularly fishy and it lends a great depth of flavor to the dish. But if you can't find it in your supermarket (or don't want to try it), substituting equal parts soy sauce is fine too.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ cup minced shallot
- 1¼ pound ground white meat turkey 97% lean
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
- 3 juiced limes
- 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- lettuce leaves or cabbage leaves
Instructions
- Heat canola oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Cook the shallot, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add turkey and break apart with a spatula. Continue to cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any juice or fat and return to the heat.
- Add fish sauce, tamari and lime juice to turkey and stir. Cook for two minutes more, taste for seasoning then put in a serving bowl.
- To serve, put ¼ cup of meat in a lettuce leaf, then top with some green onions, some fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of peanuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 39gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1893mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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