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Stav Kogan

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 175
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Ingredients
  

  • 8.8 oz (250g) ground turkey
  • 0.5 cup (2.8 oz / 80g) small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 5g) garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp (1 fl oz / 30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium head lettuce (approx. 10 oz / 283g)
  • 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 2.8g) ground cumin
  • 0.5 tbsp (0.2 oz / 5.6g) fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (1 fl oz / 30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1.5 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 2.3g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp (0.2 oz / 6g) sea salt
  • Choose the Right Vessel: While romaine or iceberg lettuce offers a great crunch, Butter, Boston, or Bibb lettuce leaves are the absolute best for wrapping. They are naturally cup-shaped and highly pliable, meaning your Turkey Lettuce Wraps will hold together beautifully without cracking.
  • Brown the Meat, Don't Steam It: For maximum flavor development, make sure your skillet is fully heated before adding the ground turkey. Let the meat sit undisturbed for a minute or two to develop a nice crust before breaking it apart. This caramelization adds a deep, savory layer to your Turkey Lettuce Wraps.
  • Double the Aromatics for Meal Prep: If you are making this for your weekly meal prep, the flavor of the fresh ginger and cumin can mellow in the fridge. Feel free to add an extra pinch of both, or squeeze a wedge of fresh lime juice over the turkey right before reheating to wake those vibrant flavors back up!

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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 13gFat: 12g

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