Wow, it has been over a month since I last wrote a blog post! I have been busy and my blog was the first thing to go. I know that sounds bad, but choices were made.  So hopefully I will be able to get back to some regular blogging!

Not only did my blogging go on the way side, but so did my cooking! I can’t really remember anything fun or exciting  that I cooked or baked in the last month or so.  So last night I finally tried a new recipe that I have wanted to make.

Asian lettuce wraps were on the menu for last night and I am so glad I decided to make them.  They were super easy to make, took hardly any time to prepare and were really good.  I felt like they were a nice light meal that is perfect as the weather gets warmer.

I doubled the ingredients for the sauce because I like things a little spicier and I am glad I did. The flavor was really good.  Make sure you don’t omit the apples from the recipe because the contrast with the sweet and spices really turns out quite delicious.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Sauce Ingredients:

Note: Try doubling the ingredients for a little extra spice.

1 1/2 tsp. hoisin sauce

1 tsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce

Ground black pepper

Filling:

2 tsp. canola oil

1 tsp. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. ginger

2 green onions, chopped

1 lb. ground turkey

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

1/2 green apple, finely chopped

Butter lettuce leaves, washed

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and mix to blend. Set aside.

Heat a skillet with cooking oil and add the garlic, ginger and green onions to the pan when it is hot.  stir fry for a few seconds, until the ingredients are fragrant. Add the ground turkey and cook.  Drain the excess fat.  Add the vegetables to the plan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until warm.  Mix in the sauce and cook for another minute.  Add the apples to the pan and toss to coat.  Remove from the heat.  Serve the meat with the lettuce and enjoy!