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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups with Fresh Mint

Ingredients:

2-4 little gem heads, leaves separated

½ pound ground turkey

1 tsp. coconut oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp.  Red Thai Curry Paste (Thai Kitchen brand is good)

Juice of half a lime

Dash tamari

Handful fresh mint

Handful Bean sprouts

Handful peanuts or almonds, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Separate the gem leaves and rise and dry well.
2. Sauté the garlic in the coconut oil and add the turkey.
3. After a few minutes, add the curry paste. Cook until browned and cooked all the way through.
4. Add the lime juice and tamari.
5. Place the gems cup side upon a large platter.
6. Fill with ground turkey mixture and top with bean sprouts, fresh herbs and the chopped nuts.