Giada De Laurentiis’ Turkey Thai Lettuce Cups

by ~ShiningSoulYoga~

Looking for something awesome, easy and different to make for dinner tonight? My husband and I made these the other night and were blown away by how good they were! I came across this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis in Women’s Health Magazine, and it is definitely going to become a staple in my kitchen. Healthy and tasty, this dish is sure to impress anyone who tries it!

Ingredients

4 servings – about 310 calories per serving

Dressing⅓ cup fresh lime juice, from about 5 limes3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons honey

Turkey3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil½ red onion, diced3 shallots, thinly sliced

1 (4-inch) piece lemongrass, minced (about ¼ cup)

1 Thai chile, such as prik kee noo, or 1 serrano chile,   stemmed and thinly sliced

Kosher saltkosher

1 ½ pounds ground turkey, preferably dark meat

½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Freshly ground black pepper

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions

DressingIn a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice,   fish sauce and honey. Set aside.
TurkeyIn a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the   onion, shallots, lemongrass, chile, and salt, to taste. Cook until the   vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and season with   salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and vegetables are cooked   through, about 5 minutes. Add the dressing to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the mint. Season with salt and   pepper, to taste.Spoon the turkey mixture onto the lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving   platter.
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