Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 12
Healthy Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps for a quick and flavorful meal
in Poultry

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package ground turkey breast
3 green onions
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 head bibb lettuce ( or Boston lettuce )
sesame seeds , to taste
cilantro , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
200
Sugar
2g
Fat
6g
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a popular dish in Thailand and are often sold as a street food. Thinly sliced and marinated turkey is wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves to create a healthy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The inclusion of fragrant spices and sauces give the dish a bold and zesty flavor profile, while the lettuce leaves provide a refreshing crunch. Serve these wraps as an appetizer or main course for a delicious and healthy meal.

Instructions

1.In a pan over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it starts to brown and crumble.
2.Add in the chopped green onions and cook until the turkey is fully cooked.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
4.Pour the sauce over the turkey and mix until fully coated.
5.Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and divide them onto plates.
6.Spoon the turkey mixture over the lettuce leaves, and sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro on top.

PROS

These Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and flavorful meal that can be prepared quickly.

The lettuce leaves provide a light and refreshing crunch, while the ground turkey is a lean protein option.

The included spices and sauces provide a zesty and bold flavor profile, perfect for any taste preference.

CONS

Some may find the spice level to be too high, and the bibb lettuce leaves can be delicate and hard to work with.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great option for those looking for a healthy meal that is low in calories and high in protein.
The turkey is a lean meat option that is a good source of protein and B vitamins.
The spices and sauces used in this recipe provide not only flavor but also added health benefits.
The cayenne pepper is loaded with antioxidants and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, while the soy sauce may help to lower cholesterol levels.

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