Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (450g), preferably lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon, 5g)
  • 1 inch ginger, peeled and minced (approx. 1 tablespoon, 10g)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (scallions) (approx. 25g)
  • 1 head butter lettuce (Bibb lettuce), leaves separated and washed
  • Optional Toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, sriracha, hoisin sauce
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Instructions:

  1. Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Wash and separate lettuce leaves.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the red bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Spoon the ground turkey mixture into the lettuce cups. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, sriracha, or hoisin sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.