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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Asian-Inspired Turkey Lettuce Wraps

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

Turkey Filling
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 shallot (can sub ½ an onion)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 5 oz can diced water chestnuts
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cups broccoli slaw or shredded cabbage
Sauce
  • ¾ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp compliant almond butter
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp compliant hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (use apple cider vinegar for paleo)
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
  • sliced green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • fresh lime wedge
  • butter lettuce

Method
 

  1. Heat avocado oil or olive oil in a pan over medium to low heat.
  2. Add in your chopped onion or shallot and cook until translucent, then add in the minced garlic and water chestnuts. Sauté everything together for a minute or so until fragrant.
  3. Add in the turkey and cook until browned.
  4. Add in the broccoli slaw or shredded cabbage, salt & pepper and the sauces and stir until combined.
  5. Let simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and absorbs.
  6. Stir in the cashews and cook for a few minutes.
  7. Spoon your finished product over top of lettuce wraps and top with green onions, sesame seeds and a squeeze of fresh lime.