Turkey Lettuce Wraps

ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Yield 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 pound ground turkey 
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 to 2 red bell peppers, finely diced 
• 1 onion, diced 
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce 
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked quinoa (or rice) 
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced 
• 1 head lettuce (iceberg or butter)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; drain excess fat and set aside. 
• Add garlic, bell pepper and onion to the saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. 
• Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger and ground turkey until well combined. Add rice and green onions and gently toss to combine. 
• To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the turkey mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.
• adapted from damndelicious.com