Appetizers
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Description
Lettuce leaves add refreshing crunch to a Thai-seasoned filling. They go from start to finish in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
- 12 medium Bibb lettuce leaves, rinsed, patted dry with paper towel
Directions:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain and return to skillet. Stir in green onions, cilantro, mint, lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, chile paste, sugar and red pepper flakes. Cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until hot.
- To serve, spoon 2 heaping tablespoons turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons carrots and 1 teaspoon peanuts onto each lettuce leaf; wrap around filling. Serve warm.
