Meal Kit
Jerk Turkey Lettuce Cups
with red onion and poblano
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Onion
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 3 fl. oz. Jerk Sauce
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. Hot Jalapeno Jelly
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories430
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat23g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 20 oz. ground turkey, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground turkey, working in batches if necessary.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 2, breaking up beef until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 2, breaking up until burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.
Stem and coarsely chop cilantro.Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" slices.Mince garlic.Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/4" slices. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
2 Cook the Ground Turkey
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
Add 1/4 tsp. salt, half the seasoning blend (to taste; reserve remaining for vegetables), jerk sauce, jalapeño jelly (to taste), and half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner,While turkey cooks, cook vegetables. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add onion and poblano to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 5-8 minutes.Stir in garlic, remaining seasoning blend, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.If vegetables need more time, add 1 Tbsp. water and continue cooking, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Make Sauce and Assemble Cups
In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, 2 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Place a lettuce cup on a clean work surface (or layer two lettuce cups for extra crunch and structural support). Fill cups with a few spoonfuls of ground turkey and top with vegetables.Repeat for about five to six more lettuce cups. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing cups with crème fraîche mixture and remaining cilantro. Bon appétit!
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