Turkey Larb

Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Turkey Larb recipe, a Thai-inspired dish bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Ground turkey is cooked to perfection and infused with aromatic lemongrass, zesty lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. A touch of chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while fresh cilantro, mint, scallions, and crisp red onions provide a refreshing finish. Enjoy this quick 25-minute meal as a light, low-carb option by serving it with lettuce leaves for wrapping, or pair it with fluffy jasmine rice for a heartier dish. Perfect for a flavorful dinner the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 1 small (thinly sliced) Shallot
• 1 tablespoon (finely minced) Lemongrass (white part only)
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Chili flakes
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
• 2 (sliced) Scallions
• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (optional for serving)
• 8 leaves Lettuce leaves (such as butter, romaine, or iceberg)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly browned.

Step 3

Once the turkey is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the minced lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Mix well until the turkey is evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 4

Add the thinly sliced red onion, shallot, cilantro, mint, and scallions. Toss everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or chili flakes if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the turkey larb to a serving bowl.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature with lettuce leaves for wrapping or over a bed of steamed jasmine rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1503.5 grams (1503.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1651

Total Fat 48.60g	62%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 322mg	107%
Sodium 4170mg	181%
Total Carbohydrate 198.10g	72%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 19.80g
Protein 111.30g	223%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 1823mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 47.3%