Thai Lettuce Cups with Turkey

Thai Lettuce Cups with Turkey

(4 servings)

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. Canola Oil, divided

3 tbsp. Soy Sauce

2 tbsp. Light Brown Sugar

2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar

1 lb. Ground Turkey

12 Butter Lettuce Leaves

1½ cups English Cucumber, chopped

1 cup Carrots, matchstick-cut

¼ cup Roasted Peanuts, chopped

2 tbsp. Fresh Mint, chopped

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp. oil, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar with a whisk.  Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add turkey and cook about 7 minutes or until lightly browned and crumbled.  Add ¼ cup soy mixture and cook another 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.  Place 3 tbsp. turkey mixture in each lettuce leaf.  Top evenly with cucumber, carrot and peanuts.  Drizzle remaining soy mixture evenly each leaf.  Sprinkle with mint and serve.

Note:               Ground chicken or ground pork can be substituted for the turkey.

Note:               Peel cucumbers and carrots before chopping and cutting into matchsticks.

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