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		Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey
		Serving Size - 4
		Prepared By - DnD
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided

1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

4 cloves garlic , minced

1/2 cup shallots , minced

2 teaspoons ginger , minced

1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes

1/2 cup water chestnuts , finely chopped

1 cups mushrooms , stems removed and chopped

1 cup carrots , finely diced

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce plus more for serving

2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce

kosher salt , as needed for seasoning

black pepper , as needed for seasoning

1/4 cup scallion thinly sliced, for garnish

1/4 cup cashews chopped, for garnish

1 head butter leaf lettuce separated, washed and dried

Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil and heat until scorching. Add garlic, shallots, ginger and chili flakes. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and diced carrots, stir-fry for 4 min. Transfer vegetables to a medium-sized bowl, and set aside. Return the wok to the stove and heat over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok or pan, and then add the ground turkey. Stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the hoisin and soy sauce, and then stir to combine. Add the stir-fried vegetables and pepper. Season meat mixture with more salt and pepper as needed. To serve: Spoon meat and vegetable filling into each lettuce cup, sprinkle with chopped cashews and sliced scallions. Top with additional hoisin sauce if desired, enjoy!