Thai Basil Turkey Lettuce Wrap Breakfast (No Soy, No Wheat)
Thai-inspired turkey with basil and lime, served in crisp lettuce cups for a bright, low-carb start.

Total
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh basil (Thai basil if available)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0 fish sauce(optional)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (soy-free)
- 1 tsp honey
- 10 leaves romaine hearts or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Mince garlic. Finely chop basil stems and leaves separately.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook until browned (8–10 minutes).
- 3
Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; cook 30–60 seconds.
- 4
Stir in coconut aminos and honey. Cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.
- 5
Turn off heat and stir in basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish) and lime juice.
- 6
Season to taste with salt. Spoon into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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