Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups

Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups
Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups is a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 31g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 385 calories. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up rice noodles, vegetable oil, jalapeno pepper, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Cook the noodles as the label directs, then drain and toss with 1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil. Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice and 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce in a small bowl.
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Combine the jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat), ginger and lime zest in a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped, or finely chop with a knife.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
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Add the ginger mixture and cook, stirring, until toasted, 1 minute.
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Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring, 3 more minutes.
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Add the turkey and the remaining 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce; cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice mixture, cashews and herbs. Pile the noodles and turkey mixture in the lettuce leaves.
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Serve with lime wedges.
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score34
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