Thai Basil Turkey Lettuce Cups with Lime-Garlic Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 0.5 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)(optional)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 16 romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 cup cucumber (diced)(optional)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat turkey dry. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add oil.

2. 2

   Add garlic and ginger; stir 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

3. 3

   Add turkey and cook 8–10 minutes, breaking up until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sweetener (if using), and pepper flakes. Simmer 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.

5. 5

   Turn off heat and fold in basil so it stays bright.

6. 6

   Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon turkey mixture into cups, top with cucumber and cilantro if using.