If you're looking for a tasty, low-carb dinner idea, these ground turkey lettuce wraps with pickled veggies and Asian style dipping sauce are delicious and satisfying. Quick pickled veggies add a briny touch to the healthy, lean ground turkey breast meat and ribbons of nutrient rich kale.
2cupsvegetableslike peppers onions, radishes or shaved carrots, sliced
For lettuce wraps
non-stick vegetable spray
1 ¼poundsground turkeyextra lean breast meat
2teaspoonssesame oil
½largeoniondiced
1tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
2clovesgarlicminced
¼cupbell pepperI used an orange bell pepper, finely diced
2cupskaletough stems removed finely chopped
4tablespoonssoy sauce
2teaspoonshoisin sauce
1/2-1teaspoonsirachadepending on how much spice you like
1headBoston lettucealso known as hydroponic lettuce
For sauce
2teaspoonsfreshly grated ginger
1clovegarlicminced
¼cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonsrice wine vinegar
1teaspoonsesame oil
2teaspoonssugaror one packet of sugar substitute I used trivia
3scallionswhite and light green parts, thinly sliced,
Instructions
Add vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave for 2-3 minutes on high. Stir mixture until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Place vegetables in a medium glass bowl, add garlic, jalapeño and ginger. Pour brine over vegetables to cover them. Let brine mixture cool to room temperature and refrigerate 1 hour to chill.
Make dipping sauce by combining ginger, garlic soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and scallions in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
Spray a 10" skillet with vegetable spray and heat over medium high heat, add sesame oil and tilt to coat the pan. Add turkey, browning and breaking up chunks with the back of a fork or spoon as it cooks. Add onion, kale and garlic, continue cooking until onion is softened and fragrant - about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce, hoisin and siracha, stir to combine.
Carefully pull lettuce leaves from the core so they don't tear. Rinse and dry them with a salad spinner or paper towels.
To assemble, scoop a medium spoonful of turkey mixture into a lettuce cup. Top with a few pickled vegetables and a drizzle of the sauce. Carefully fold the lettuce leaf over the filling and eat like a taco.