Thai-Inspired Turkey Larb Lettuce Cups
Fresh gluten-free turkey lettuce cups with lime, coconut aminos, herbs, crunchy vegetables, cashews and mango.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Ground turkey, romaine lettuce and shallot form the base of this wrap.
- Build individual portions. Divide the filling among the wraps, tortillas, or leaves specified in the recipe.
- A defined yield. The card makes 1 serving. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Kitchen scale
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food thermometer
Ingredient notes
- Weigh at the stated stage. The card identifies raw, cooked, dry, or edible weights for ground turkey. Cooking changes water weight, so use the stated form when measuring.
- Prepare before you start. Measure ground turkey, romaine lettuce and shallot and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Thai-Inspired Turkey Larb Lettuce Cups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Warm the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned and it reaches 165°F.
- Stir in the shallot, garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut aminos, lime juice, mint and cilantro.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into lettuce cups. Top with the shredded carrot and cucumber, cashews and mango.
Nutrition
Notes
- Contains cashews and sesame.
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Let us know how it was!Preferred products
Coconut aminos: Coconut Secret.
These are shopping options; the recipe’s estimated nutrition may use a different product. Substitutions change nutrition and may affect texture. Choosing one dairy-free or gluten-free ingredient does not make the whole recipe dairy-free or gluten-free. See Mel’s preferred products and photos.
Tips for this recipe
- Prepare the measured ingredients before heating the pan or assembling the dish. Follow the written order so ingredients are ready when they are needed.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Divide the filling evenly among the specified wraps, tortillas, or lettuce leaves. Keep extra sauce and toppings separate so each serving is easy to portion.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Should I weigh ingredients before or after cooking?
Use the stage written next to each ingredient. Raw, cooked, drained, and dry weights are different; keep that distinction when measuring a portion or using the nutrition estimate.
How should I use the calories and macros?
The card lists estimates for its stated serving size. Use the listed ingredients and portions as the basis; changing brands, substitutions, toppings, or sides can change the values.
