As part of Ben and my low-carb experiment, we decided to explore carb alternatives like lettuce in lieu of bread to hold burgers, meat, and sandwich materials. It's actually a delicious alternative that isn't too filling for dinner. This is one of our most recent favorite recipes - it's quick, tastes great, and leaves you feeling satisfied but not weighed down. We've had this for countless dinners recently and can't get enough. The speedy recipe (about 30 minutes from start to finish) is below.
Ground Turkey Lettuce Cups
1 lb lean ground turkey
3 carrots (shredded)
1 bunch green onions (diced)
20-30 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 c. olive oil
Head of iceberg lettuce
Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat and add garlic, heating until it begins to smell delicious. Add meat to pan with half of the soy sauce and half of the brown sugar and brown for about 10 minutes. Once browned, drain the meat and return to pan. Add remaining brown sugar and soy sauce, chopped basil, shredded carrots, and diced green onions. Stir quickly for one minute and remove from heat (vegetables should not be entirely cooked through).
Serve with iceberg wedges (head of iceberg cut into quarters), using the lettuce as a cup for the meat! Serve with sriracha and enjoy.