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Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps

These Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps are such a simple dinner idea! Naturally gluten free, low fat, and easy to make, these lettuce wraps area family favorite and kids love them! | www.pancakewarriors.com:

MEXICAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 4
These Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps are such a simple dinner idea! Naturally gluten free, low fat, and easy to make, these lettuce wraps area family favorite and kids love them!
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1-2 zucchini squash, cubed
  • 1-2 summer squash, cubed
  • ½ cup brown jasmine rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp cumin, divided
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1-2 tbs. water
  • salsa
  • ¼-1/2 cup goat cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a medium sized pot, add ½ cup rice and 1 cup of water or vegetable stock, bring to a boil, and reduce down to medium low heat. Cook 30 minutes total.
  2. While rice is cooking, chop the zucchini and summer squash into cubes. in a large saute pan, add nonstick spray or coconut oil and saute the veggies 6-10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Add 1 tsp. ground cumin and stir. Remove from pan and place in a bowl..
  3. In the same pan, add ground turkey and cook over medium heat until all the pink is gone. Add 1 tsp. cumin and 2 tsp. chili powder. Add 1-2 tbs. water and stir to incorporate spices. Cook brown jasmine rice
  4. Chop tomato, avocado, or any other garnishes you prefer. Shred the cheese if needed.
  5. Separate the leaves of the romaine lettuce. and place in colander to wash. Set to the side.
  6. Once rice is done, its time to assemble.
  7. Add a layer of rice to the romaine lettuce leaf. Top with ground turkey and squash mixture. Add salsa, cheese and other toppings.

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