Lemongrass Ground Turkey

Name: Lemongrass Ground Turkey
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided; 1 lb 93%-lean ground turkey; ½ tablespoon curry powder; ½ tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1 small shallot, finely diced; 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk; ¼ cup water; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped into ½-inch pieces; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped into ½-inch pieces; 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons WhiteSpice (substitution); 2 tablespoons chilli garlic sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee brand; 1 green onion, green part only, cut into rounds; 1 green onion, green part only, cut into rounds; Bibb lettuce leaves or cooked rice for serving; Bibb lettuce leaves or cooked rice for serving

Preparation info

Makes
3–4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tastemaker

By Scot Louie

Published 2024

About

I love using this mixture for lettuce wraps. Grab some Bibb lettuce and your favorite toppings and you basically have a low-carb burrito. You can make it as spicy, mild, or sweet as you like. For a healthy option that stays packed with flavor, this recipe is easy to incorporate into your meal rotation.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 lb 93%-lean ground turkey
½

Main course
Gluten-free

Method

In a large lidded skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until browned. Transfer the turkey to a medium bowl and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and melt the oil. Add the curry powder and turmeric and cook, mixing together, until their color