Tuesday, September 9, 2014

thai larb....healthy turkey style

dressing:
1/3 c fresh lime juice
3 T fresh lemon juice
2 T fish sauce
1 T honey or other sweetener favorite

mix dressing ingredients and add salt & pepper to taste

larb:

3 T olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 shallots thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, stemmed and thinly sliced...include seeds for more heat if desired
2 T Thai seasoning (Gourmet Garden)...mixture of lemon grass, ginger, cilantro and chili pepper
1 lb of ground turkey meat
1/3 c fresh mint leaves chopped
4-6 thin slices of red onion or more if desired
1/3-1/2 c slivered almonds or crushed peanuts
salt and fresh ground pepper
mixed greens.....6 cups

in a skillet, heat oil and add onion, shallots, jalapeno and saute for few mins
add ground turkey meat and cook until meat is cooked through
add Thai seasoning

divide the mixed greens among serving plates or bowls
divide larb over the greens
pour dressing over each serving
divide fresh mint leaves
divide red onion and nuts

enjoy!!!

shared by Giada De Laurentiis and tweaked by CB


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