Jennifer Danter
Light, yet satisfying, lettuce cups are an easy lunch to pack: use one container for the meat mixture and one for the lettuce leaves. The meat mixture can be made ahead; it also freezes well. Reheat before serving or dish up at room temperature.
How to peel ginger
To easily peel ginger, use the back tip of a spoon and scrape off skin. Or, if ginger is very old, break root into smaller pieces. Freeze until firm, then peel.
Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups
Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) ground organic turkey or chicken
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) nut butter
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Thai red curry paste
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped snow peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 head Boston or leafy lettuce, leaves separated
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories274
- protein23g
- fat17g
- saturated fat3g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates8g
- sugars3g
- fibre2g
- sodium210mg
Directions
01
Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Crumble in turkey or chicken; add garlic and ginger. Using fork, stir often, breaking up meat, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
02
Meanwhile, stir nut butter and curry paste with 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water. Pour over meat mixture and stir often until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in snow peas and green onion, then remove from heat.
03
Let stand for 5 minutes, then turn into serving bowl. Serve with lettuce leaves.
