Thursday, April 7, 2016

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Um this was the best thing in the world -- haha.  I was licking my plate clean!!
Yield: 8 servings, 2 wraps each 1 Green ½ red

Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
½ medium red onion, chopped
½ medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup chopped water chestnuts
1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 large head of lettuce (like red leaf, romaine, or bibb), separated into leaves

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add turkey, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and onion is translucent.

Add garlic, green onion, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Add cilantro; mix well. Remove from heat.  Evenly spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves; wrap the leaves around mixture, and eat!

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