Description
Turkey Thai Lettuce Wraps — a winning appetizer that is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
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For the Wraps
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 head of butter lettuce, washed and pat dried
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup lightly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted cashews
- 1/4 cup diced avocado
- Lemon wedges
For “Peanut” Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk or filtered water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the “peanut” sauce ahead of time by blending sauce ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth and storing it in a tight lid container in the refrigerator.
- Now on to the wraps. Place a skillet over medium heat, add coconut oil and cook onions and garlic until translucent. Add in ground turkey and use a wooden spoon to break it down to help it cook. After 2 minutes of cooking, add in spices (cumin, cayenne pepper, sea salt and black pepper), stir and let cook for another 3 minutes. Cover frying pan, bring heat to medium-low and allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- To assemble wraps: grab a large butter lettuce leaf and add the following ingredients in your preferred order: ground turkey, cabbage and carrots. Sprinkle cashew pieces, add cilantro and avocado, squeeze a bit of fresh lime and drizzle some peanut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Thai