Turkey Lettuce-Wrap Burgers with Softened Onion
Juicy, parsley-flecked turkey patties tuck into crisp lettuce with sweet softened onion. A simple skillet burger, ready for everyone to build their own wraps.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 15 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g ground turkey
- 8 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- Mix turkey with parsley, garlic, and salt; shape four thin patties.
- Warm oil in a skillet and soften onion until translucent.5 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then cook patties in the skillet.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Cook patties until browned and the centers reach 165°F/74°C.12 min timer
- Serve patties in lettuce leaves with softened onion and black pepper.
Kids’ plate: Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps
On the plate: Plain turkey patty in lettuce with softened onion served alongside.
Make it a game: Make a little lettuce boat for the turkey burger. Add the onion when the boat is ready to sail.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, lettuce, onion, parsley and garlic; no soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Gluten-free: Turkey patties use no grains, bread or sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, turkey and fresh parsley keep the skillet simple.
- Low-histamine: Fresh turkey with fresh lettuce, onion, parsley and garlic; no citrus, vinegar or fermented sauce.
- Kid (4–12): Mild turkey patties and lettuce wraps, with softened onion served alongside.
- Toddler (1–3): A small portion of tender turkey cut into little pieces, with shredded lettuce and minced onion.
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