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Thai-Spiced Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups with Crispy Shallots

25 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: the plain protein, sauce on the side$14.25310 cal ยท 32g protein

Ingredients

  • ground turkey1ยพ lb
  • butter lettuce2 heads
  • shallots4
  • fish sauce3 tbsp
  • lime2
  • fresh cilantro1 bunch
  • red pepper flakes and garlic1 teaspoon and 4 cloves
  • avocado oil3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice shallots thinly, fry in 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet until golden and crispy (about 6 minutes), drain on paper towels and set aside.

  2. 2

    Brown ground turkey with minced garlic and red pepper flakes in the same skillet for 8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Stir fish sauce and lime juice into the turkey, cooking for 1 minute until heated through, then top with crispy shallots and fresh cilantro.

  4. 4

    Serve turkey mixture in butter lettuce leaves with avocado oil drizzled over top and extra lime on the side.

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