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Asian Lettuce Cups With Spicy Ground Turkey Filling Recipe

Satisfy your family's cravings with these vibrant and healthy Asian Lettuce Cups! Packed with flavor from spicy ground turkey, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Low-carb and South Beach Diet Phase 1 friendly, it's a delicious way to enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. Your teenage boys (and you!) will love this exciting alternative to heavier dishes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 338.3 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Lettuce Cups With Spicy Ground Turkey Filling

  • Vegetable Oil
  • Red Onions
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Ginger
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Garlic Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • Romaine Lettuce

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How to Make Asian Lettuce Cups With Spicy Ground Turkey Filling

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon grated ginger root. Sauté for 1 minute more.
  3. Add 1 pound ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste), and 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional).
  4. Cook until the turkey is browned and crumbly and the sauce has slightly reduced, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  6. Serve the filling and lettuce leaves in separate bowls. Place 1/4 cup chopped peanuts in a separate bowl for garnish.
  7. Fill each lettuce leaf with the turkey filling and top with chopped peanuts, as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

Carbs

3g

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