Asian Turkey Lettuce Wrap

July 23, 2013

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ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAP
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Recipe type: Lunch
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut nectar
  • 1 can water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 head Boston, bibb lettuce or endive
  • chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
  1. Melt coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and saute for several minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, turkey and Chinese 5 spice to the pan and saute until turkey is cooked through - about 3 to 5 minutes. Add water chestnuts and cook for 3 more minutes.
  3. Stir in tamari, vinegar and nectar. Cook for a couple more minutes, stirring well to thoroughly combine.
  4. Put one scoop of turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions and cilantro.