Thai Lettuce Wraps

Rice and noodles are common bases for many Thai meals, however lettuce can be used as a lower-carb alternative. Check out the recipe below for how to make this easy swap!

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground chicken or turkey
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 5 Green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• Lettuce leaves (iceberg, romaine or butter)

For the sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp honey
• ¼ tsp garlic powder or minced garlic
• ½ tsp ginger (optional)
• ¼ tsp chili paste (optional, for more spice)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Cook the ground meat, minced garlic and minced ginger in a pan with olive oil until meat is cooked through.
2. While the meat is cooking, mix together all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl.
3. Add meat to bowl with red bell pepper, carrots, peanuts, green onion and half the cilantro to create filling.
4. Add filling to lettuce leaves.
5. Top with extra cilantro and enjoy!