Foodie Friday: Lettuce Wrapped Turkey Burgers

Lettuce Wrapped Bahn Mi Turkey Burgers

Via the Team Beachbody Blog

Servings: 4 (1 burger each)

Ingredients

• 1 (4-inch) piece daikon radish, peeled, grated
• 1 medium carrot, peeled, grated
• 3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. palm sugar
• ¼ cup reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (like Sriracha), divided use
• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 1½ tsp. cornstarch (preferably GMO-free)
• 2 tsp. fish sauce (like Nuroc Mam)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• 4 large Bibb (or butter) lettuce leaves
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, sliced thin (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Combine radish, carrot, vinegar, and sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Marinate at room temperature, covered, for 15 minutes. Drain well before using.
2. Combine yogurt and 1 Tbsp. pepper sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
3. Preheat grill or broiler to high.
4. Combine turkey, remaining 2 tsp. pepper sauce, cornstarch, fish sauce, garlic, basil, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well with clean hands. Form turkey mixture evenly into four patties.
5. Grill or broil patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.
6. Place each patty on a lettuce leaf. Top evenly with yogurt sauce, radish mixture, jalapeno (if desired), and cilantro.

Container approved meal: 1 green, 1 red, 1/2 yellow

Ground Turkey Wraps

Total Time: 19 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 9 min.
Yield: 8 servings, 2 wraps each

Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
½ medium red onion, chopped
½ medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup chopped water chestnuts
1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 large head of lettuce (like red leaf, romaine, or bibb), separated into leaves

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add turkey, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic, green onion, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Add cilantro; mix well. Remove from heat.
5. Evenly spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves; wrap the leaves around mixture, and eat!