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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Savory Peanut Sauce

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

For the turkey:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can chopped water chestnuts, drained
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos, see Notes
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

For the peanut sauce:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, unsweetened
  • 2 tablesoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, optional
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water, add more to thin sauce

For the lettuce wraps:

  • 12 butter lettuce leaves
  • shredded carrots
  • bean sprouts
  • fresh cilantro

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in ground turkey and a pinch of salt, cook until no longer pink.
  • While turkey cooks, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Once turkey is cooked through, add in mushrooms, scallions, garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.
  • Add in coconut aminos and rice vinegar, stir and cook for about 1 minute then remove from heat.
  • Fill butter lettuce leaves with ground turkey mixture and top with peanut sauce, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Coconut Aminos: If you don't have coconut aminos, you can use soy sauce instead!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal

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