Keto Thai Larb with Ground Turkey and Lettuce Wraps
A refreshing and spicy Keto Thai Larb (meat salad) made with ground turkey and served in crisp lettuce wraps. Uses toasted sunflower seeds instead of peanuts for a satisfying crunch.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground Turkey
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1/2 medium Red Onion
- 3 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Swerve (or other keto sweetener)
- 1/4 cup Toasted Sunflower Seeds
- 1/4 cup Mint Leaves
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1 head Lettuce Leaves (butter or romaine)
- 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Place an approximately 30 cm skillet over medium-high heat (about 190.6°C or 190°C) and add the 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
- 2Add the about 450 g of ground turkey to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes, or until it is no longer pink and is browned. The internal temperature should reach 74°C.
- 3Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- 4Stir in the 1/2 medium red onion (chopped into about 0.64 cm pieces), 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce (if using), 1 teaspoon of Swerve, and 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the onion begins to soften slightly.
- 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup of toasted sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup of mint leaves (roughly chopped), and 1/4 cup of cilantro (roughly chopped).
- 6Arrange the 1 head of lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon the turkey mixture into the lettuce leaves to serve.
Substitutions
Peanuts → Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Provide a similar crunch and slightly nutty flavor without any nut allergens.
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