Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients
1 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 red bell pepper, diced small
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 8oz can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
¼ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
 
For Sauce:
1/3 cup tamari or coconut aminos
2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp Sriracha
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
¼ - ½ tsp xanthan gum or glucomannan
 
For toppings:
Green onion, sliced thin
Cilantro
Sesame seeds
Lime wedges
 
INSTRUCTIONS

1.  To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small mason jar, seal tightly and shake until completely combined. Alternatively, add everything to a small bowl and whisk well. Set aside.

 

1. Heat avocado and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add garlic sauté for additional minute.

 

1. Add the ground turkey and break into bits. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.

 

1. Add the water chestnuts, carrots and sauce to the ground turkey mixture and stir well. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes.
2. Serve the mixture in lettuce leaves with green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds and squeeze of lime.