Chinese 5-Spice Turkey Lettuce Cups

By mdancause

Ingredients

• Meat
• 2 Tbsp coconut or palm oil
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Chinese 5-spice
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Sauce
• 2 tsp sesame tahini (or almond butter)
• 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 Tbsp cold-pressed sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
• Toppings
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, assorted colors
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 Tbso sesame seeds for garnish
• 1 head of butter or bibb lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut or palm oil. Add the ground turkey,
Chinese 5-spice, salt, and pepper. With a wooden spoon or heat- resistant spatula, break
the meat up in the pan and spread the spices around. Cook until browned.

To make the sauce, combine all ingredients except for the sesame seeds in a small mixing
bowl.

Use as many or as few toppings as you like and serve in cups of lettuce.