I try to build most meals around a quality source of protein, and this recipe makes it easy. These Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps are packed with bright herbs, bold flavor, and come together quickly. I love putting everything on a platter and letting everyone make their own wraps—it turns an everyday healthy dinner into something a little more fun.
Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps
4
Prep time:
15 min
Cook time:
15 min
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 red Thai chile, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup chicken stock or water
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ cup torn fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 Little Gem or Romaine lettuce heads, leaves separated
- ½ English cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup shredded white or purple cabbage
- 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, scallions, and chile; set the sauce aside.
Step 2
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken stock and ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces as it begins to brown. Add the shallot and cook for another 4 minutes, until the shallot has softened and the turkey is no longer pink throughout. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the turkey to the sauce and toss to combine. Stir in the mint and cilantro.
Step 3
Arrange the lettuce cups on a platter, fill with scoops of turkey larb, and add cucumber, cabbage, and carrot for garnish. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (3 lettuce wraps):
Calories: 250 Total Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Sodium: 760mg, Sugars: 6g, Net Carbs: 11g
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