Honey Turkey Lettuce Cups

Honey Turkey Lettuce Cups

YIELD: Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 T - honey

2 T - soy sauce

1 T - rice vinegar

1/2 T - sesame oil

2 T - olive oil

1 small - onion, diced

2 cloves - garlic, grated

1 1/2 lbs. - ground chicken or turkey

1/2 cup - shredded carrots

1/2 cup - shredded purple cabbage

1/2 cup - bean sprouts

1/3 cup - honey roasted peanuts

butter lettuce leaves for serving

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, whisk to combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside.

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, place olive oil and onions. Begin to sauté onions until they become golden and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

To the soft onions, add in ground chicken and shredded carrots. Cook, stirring frequently and while breaking up the chicken pieces, until it's cooked throughout, for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour sauce over cooked chicken mixture and combine. Place the lid, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Top with bean sprouts, chopped cabbage, and roasted peanuts and cover for an additional 3 minutes.

Scoop mixture into lettuce cups and serve.