Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Low Carb Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
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These protein-packed lettuce cups are made with ground turkey simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce made with garlic, ginger, lime juice and YOWZERS red chili peppers. They're crunchy, tangy and naturally low carb.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or oil of choice)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1 red chili pepper minced, YOWZERS brand
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 20 ounces ground turkey or ground chicken, breast
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice, Nakano Natural brand
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Garnishes
- peanuts minced peanuts; minced chili peppers; lime wedges; etc
- cilantro
- red chili pepper
- lime
- 12 lettuce such as Bibb or Green Leaf, for cups
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and YOWZERS red chili peppers and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the ground turkey and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to gently break into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and heat until turkey is cooked through, about 7-9 minutes.
- Add carrots to the pan and stir again. Let cook 2-3 additional minutes or until carrots are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce then pour into the pan. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve in lettuce cups and garnish with optional toppings to serve.
Notes
- To keep the dish a bit more mild, halve and seed the chili peppers before mincing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3cups
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1081mg
(45%)
Potassium
777mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
10821IU
(216%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3cups | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10821IU | 216% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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