Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

I think ground meat is something that's always great to have in the refrigerator/freezer. Its easy to work with and versatile. But instead of making the same tacos and hamburgers again, mix it up with some Thai food! The flavors are so tasty and refreshing. This recipe uses turkey ground meat because I think its a little healthier. It also calls for some fish sauce, but don't worry, its not very pronounced. A lot of Asian foods have fish sauce, and you dont even realize. You can serve this by itself or over hot rice to make it a heartier meal. Give this a try and I guarantee that you'll love it! 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 minced red onion

1/2 cup of red peppers in strips

1 1/4 pound ground white meat turkey

3 tablespoons fish sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 juiced limes

1 bunch green onions, (thinly sliced)

2 red jalepenos, seeded, de-veined, and thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup chopped mint

1/4 cup chopped peanuts

lettuce leaves

cooked rice

Instructions

1) Heat canola oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Lightly sauté red onion until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. 

2) Add turkey and break apart with a spatula. Continue to cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any juice or fat and turn off the heat, cooling meat for 5 minutes.

3) Add fish sauce, soy sauce and lime juice to turkey and stir. Add the red peppers and continue to saute. Taste for seasoning then put in a serving bowl.

4) To serve, put 1/4 cup of meat in a lettuce leaf, then top with some green onions, jalapeno pepper slices, a pinch of cilantro and mint, and a sprinkle of peanuts. Serve with hot rice.