Turkey mince lettuce boats with avocado and tomato
Discover a healthy and delicious meal with our Turkey Mince Lettuce Boats recipe, featuring ground turkey cooked in coconut oil, flavored with onions, garlic, chili pepper, fish sauce, and lime juice, and served in fresh lettuce leaves with creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes. Perfect for a light and nutritious lunch or dinner!
- 01 Jun 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
Turkey mince lettuce boats with avocado and tomato is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe combines flavorful ground turkey with fresh, vibrant toppings like avocado, tomato, and coriander, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. It's a great low-carb, high-protein meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Dice the onions and tomatoes.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Finely dice the red hot chili pepper.
- Chop the coriander leaves.
- Dice the avocados.
- Separate and wash the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil. Allow the oil to melt and heat up.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until they are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the finely diced red hot chili pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Add 1 tbsp of fish sauce and 2 tsp of lime juice to the turkey mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves over the turkey mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the herbs.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter or large plate.
- Place a spoonful of the cooked turkey mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
- Top with diced tomatoes and avocados.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy turkey mince lettuce boats with avocado and tomato.
Tips:
- Make sure to finely chop the onions, garlic, and chili pepper to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Use fresh lime juice for a more vibrant and authentic taste.
- Ripe avocados will give a creamier texture to your lettuce boats. Test for ripeness by gently pressing near the stem; it should give slightly.
Turkey mince lettuce boats with avocado and tomato are a fantastic, fresh, and tasty meal option that’s easy to prepare. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch or a light dinner, these lettuce boats will surely satisfy your taste buds. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 630 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 500kcal | 20% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 40g | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 12g | 32% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 30g | 36% |
| Saturated 8g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 1220ug | 136% |
| Choline 150mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 0.42mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 0.65mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 14mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 1.43mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B9 230ug | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 1.55ug | 65% |
| Vitamin C 63mg | 73% |
| Vitamin E 3.31mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K 420ug | 353% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 170mg | 13% |
| Copper, Cu 0.52mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 5mg | 49% |
| Magnesium, Mg 120mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus, P 460mg | 37% |
| Potassium, K 1670mg | 49% |
| Selenium, Se 40ug | 70% |
| Sodium, Na 540mg | 36% |
| Zinc, Zn 4.95mg | 45% |
| Water | |
| Water 530g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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