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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.

Thai Basil Turkey Lettuce Wrap Breakfast (No Soy, No Wheat)

Total

40 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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. 1

    Mince garlic. Finely chop basil stems and leaves separately.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook until browned (8–10 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; cook 30–60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in coconut aminos and honey. Cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.

  5. 5

    Turn off heat and stir in basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish) and lime juice.

  6. 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

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate11 g
Fat24 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium720 mg

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