SPICY TURKEY LETTUCE CUPS WITH RED PEPPER JELLY

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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups with Red Pepper Jelly image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 scallions, finely chopped, white and green parts separated
1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1 pound ground turkey (not lean)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
1 carrot, peeled into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1/4 cup Easy Spicy Red Pepper Jelly, recipe follows
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup small cilantro sprigs
1 large head bibb lettuce, leaves separated, largest leaves reserved for another use
1 cup apricot preserves
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white vinegar
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, ginger, garlic and jalapeno; cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high and add the turkey and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, carrots, red pepper jelly and soy sauce; cook, stirring, until the carrots are slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to a bowl, and top with the scallion greens and cilantro sprigs. Serve with lettuce leaves.
  • Combine the preserves, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a brisk simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a jar and cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Eugene Maceo Fulks
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These lettuce cups are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Gods Child
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I love the combination of flavors in these lettuce cups. The spicy turkey and red pepper jelly are a perfect match. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


D'vanae Wood
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These lettuce cups are a great healthy alternative to tacos. They are easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Nompilo Mabaso
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I found this recipe to be too bland. I added some extra spices to the turkey and red pepper jelly, and it was much better. I also used romaine lettuce cups instead of iceberg lettuce, and they held up much better.


Mbali Ngobeni
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These lettuce cups were just okay. The turkey was a little dry and the red pepper jelly was too sweet for my taste. I probably won't make these again.


Mjd Crazzz
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I love these lettuce cups! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make them with ground chicken, but I have also made them with ground turkey and they are both delicious.


Gk Somrat
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These lettuce cups were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


1122 Kashan khann2#
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Delicious! I made these lettuce cups for lunch today and they were perfect. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the red pepper jelly added a nice sweetness and heat. I will definitely be making these again.


Sharon Leigh
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These lettuce cups were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground chicken instead of turkey and it turned out great. I also added a little bit of Sriracha sauce to give it an extra kick. Yum!


SAD X BLOOD
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I made these lettuce cups for dinner last night and they were so good! The turkey was moist and flavorful and the red pepper jelly added a nice sweetness and heat. I will definitely be making these again.


Catherine King
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These lettuce cups were a hit at my party! The spicy turkey and red pepper jelly combination was delicious and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel. I will definitely be making these again.