Shanghai-Style Turkey Lettuce Cups

Name: Shanghai-Style Turkey Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3.5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 ounce lean ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup shredded carrots; 0.5 cup green bell pepper (finely diced); 2 tablespoon coconut aminos; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 7 lettuce leaves (large, crisp)

A light and zesty ground turkey stir-fry served in crisp lettuce cups, offering a quick and flavorful East Asian-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 3.5
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $7.86/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb

Ingredients

14 ounce lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup shredded carrots
0.5 cup green bell pepper (finely diced)
2 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
7 lettuce leaves (large, crisp)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the 14 ounces lean ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1/2 cup shredded carrots and 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture and toss to coat.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened and heated through.
Serve the turkey mixture immediately in large crisp lettuce leaves. Use two leaves per serving to form the 'cup'.

Notes

Ensure your coconut aminos and rice vinegar are low sodium and sugar-free. Fresh crisp lettuce leaves are key for the texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 250
Protein: 31.8 g
Carbohydrates: 10.5 g
Fat: 9.9 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 125 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg