Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Tamari Pan Sauce
Juicy, browned turkey patties tuck into crisp lettuce with deeply browned onions and a tangy ginger pan sauce. Lime and toasted sesame bring a fresh, crunchy finish.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 13 more diets
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Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey, 15–20% fat
- 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp gluten-free fish sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
Method
- Season turkey, shape sturdy patties, and brown them in hot oil.
- Cook patties until their centers reach 165°F and juices run clear.10 min timer
- Set patties aside; brown onion deeply in the pan drippings.4 min timer
- Add garlic, ginger, fish sauce, vinegar, and water; reduce until coating.3 min timer
- Return patties briefly, turning to coat them in the thick sauce.1 min timer
- Serve in crisp lettuce leaves with lime and toasted sesame seeds.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, rice vinegar and gluten-free fish sauce make a savory sauce without soy, legumes or dairy.
- Celiac disease: Fresh ingredients and gluten-free fish sauce keep gluten-containing grains and hidden gluten out.
- Type 2 diabetes: Turkey, lettuce and onion bring plenty of protein and vegetables, with no added sugar.
- Wheat allergy: Fresh ingredients and gluten-free fish sauce keep wheat and related grains out.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free fish sauce and fresh ingredients keep gluten-containing grains out.
- Kid (4–12): Juicy turkey patties tuck into crisp lettuce with a mild ginger sauce for easy bites.
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