Asian Lettuce Cups With Spicy Ground Turkey Filling

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Having two teenage boys and trying to stay on a diet can be impossible. i am really trying to reduce my carbs and i found this recipe on kalyn's kitchen blog. they loved it! good for a phase 1 south beach diet too.

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the onion and saute for about 2 minutes.

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Add garlic and ginger root and saute about 1 minute more.

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Add ground turkey and break apart , then add soy sauce , chili garlic and fish sauce if using.

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Cook until the turkey is brown and crumbling apart and the sauce is slightly reduce , about 5 minutes.

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When turkey is done , add chopped cilantro and cook 1-2 minutes more.

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Serve filling and lettuce leaves in separate bowl , with chopped peanuts in another.

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Fill lettuce leaves with filling and add chopped nuts if desired.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, red onions, garlic, ginger, ground turkey, soy sauce, garlic sauce, fish sauce, cilantro, peanuts, romaine lettuce