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

Spiced ground turkey lettuce wraps {avocado + peanuts}

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.

Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal
Author adapted from Dr. M.Hyman

Ingredients

For the spiced ground turkey:

  • 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

For the wraps:

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil, and saute the onions for 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook over medium heat until done (10 minutes or so).
  4. Pour the chicken broth and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the fresh chopped cilantro.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture over lettuce leaves, squeeze lime juice over, and serve with various toppings.
  7. Topping ideas: chopped avocado, roasted salted peanuts, cashew nuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, chopped Persian cucumbers, bean sprouts, baby spinach, etc.