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Spiced ground turkey lettuce wraps {avocado + peanuts}

Name: Spiced ground turkey lettuce wraps {avocado + peanuts}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lbs ground turkey; 1 1/2 onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 3-4 medium carrots, grated; 3/4 tsp cinnamon; 3/4 tsp ground coriander; 3/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 6 Tbs olive oil; 6 Tbs chicken broth; lettuce leaves for serving (baby romaine, or butter lettuce); 2 avocados, chopped; a handful of roasted, salted peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro; fresh lime juice; chopped green onions (optional)

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(10 reviews)

Author:adapted from Dr. M.Hyman Total: 40 mins 18 ingredients 6 servings

Spiced ground turkey lettuce wraps - a quick and healthy weeknight meal, and one of our top favorites, these wraps are loaded with veggies, and warm spices, and topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh cilantro and creamy avocado.

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Spiced ground turkey lettuce wraps {avocado + peanuts}

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Ingredients

Yield

6 servings

Calories

Method

Step-by-step instructions

Heat the oil, and saute the onions for 5 minutes.

Add the grated ginger, garlic, and spices (turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, coriander, black pepper & salt), then the grated carrots, and saute for a few more minutes.

Add the ground turkey and cook over medium heat until done (10 minutes or so).

Pour the chicken broth and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle the fresh chopped cilantro.

Spoon the turkey mixture over lettuce leaves, squeeze lime juice over, and serve with various toppings.

Topping ideas: chopped avocado, roasted salted peanuts, cashew nuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, chopped Persian cucumbers, bean sprouts, baby spinach, etc.

Author & Creator

adapted from Dr. M.Hyman

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