Thai Turkey Larb Lettuce Cups
Crisp lettuce cups hold savory turkey crumbles coated in a lime and coconut aminos pan sauce. Cool cucumber, mint and cilantro bring the fresh finish.
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Ingredients
- 400 g ground turkey, 93% lean
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves, whole, washed and dried
- 150 g cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 8 g fresh mint, leaves, torn
- 8 g fresh cilantro, leaves, chopped
Method
- Salt turkey, then press it into a hot oiled skillet.
- Brown deeply, breaking into small crumbles once a crust forms.8 min timer
- Stir in shallot, garlic and ginger until fragrant and softened.2 min timer
- Add coconut aminos, lime juice and water; simmer until sauce clings.3 min timer
- Spoon turkey into lettuce leaves and top with cucumber and herbs.
Why it works
- PCOS: Turkey and crisp vegetables make the cups without added sugar or refined starch.
- Gluten-free: Coconut aminos seasons the turkey, with no wheat or grains in the cups.
- Anti-inflammatory: Turkey, olive oil, herbs, ginger and vegetables shape this fresh meal.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The recipe contains no grains, legumes, dairy or soy.
- No spicy food: Ginger and lime add flavor without chili or hot spice.
- Picky eater: Mild turkey crumbles are easy to tuck into crisp lettuce cups.
- Milk allergy: The turkey sauce uses olive oil and no dairy ingredients.
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