Lettuce Wraps

Great Asian flavors shine through in this simple lettuce wrap. Dinners on in 30 or less! No more heavy, high calorie foods please. When I get home, I want something light and easy to make. This was tasty and fast.

Lettuce Wraps

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1lb          ground turkey

1/2t        salt

1/4t        pepper

1              lime

3T           honey

2T           coconut aminos

1T           sriracha

2 clove  garlic

1”            ginger, small pieces

1 can      water chestnuts, drained and diced

3              carrots, shredded

2T           cilantro leaves

1 head  butter lettuce (or other large leaf lettuce)

Extra      lime for drizzling, cut into wedges

In a blender, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, coconut aminos, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth.

In large sauce pan, on medium high heat, add turkey, salt, and pepper. Fry until almost cooked through, 5-8 minutes. Add the sauce, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes more.

Serve on lettuce leaves with water chestnuts, carrots, and cilantro, drizzling with lime juice.