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Enjoy the long summer nights with this Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps recipe.

Summer means it’s time to stock up on fresh produce and light the grill for a season of outdoor gatherings with friends and family. Make entertaining easier with flavorful options that can make menu-planning a breeze all summer long.

A nutritious and versatile ingredient, American Pecans can be your secret weapon for a variety of entertaining occasions. Add one bag of pecans to your shopping list and transform standby recipes into wholesome and delicious meals and snacks for the whole crowd.

Enjoy the long summer nights on the back porch with this Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps, a light and delicious appetizer or easy entree to keep guests satisfied.

Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps Recipe

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 25 minutes

    Yield: 4 Servings

Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs

    1 1/2 pounds ground turkey thigh

    1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 2 stalks)

    1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    1 teaspoon kosher salt

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    2 cloves garlic, minced

    1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger

    1 cup fresh pecans

Sauce

    1/2 cup soy sauce

    1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

    1/2 teaspoon fish sauce

    1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

    1 head butter lettuce leaves

    1/2 cup matchstick carrots

    chopped scallions (optional)

    cilantro leaves (optional)

Pecan-Crusted Asian Turkey Meatball Lettuce Wraps Recipe Instructions

    Heat oven to 375° F.

    To make the turkey meatballs:

    Using hands, combine ground turkey, green onions, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, garlic and powdered ginger.

    In food processor, pulse pecans until coarsely ground to similar consistency as panko bread crumbs.

    Scoop 1 tablespoon meat mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. Roll meatballs in ground pecans until evenly coated.

    Place pecan-crusted meatballs on parchment-lined baking sheet; bake approximately 20 minutes. Flip after 15 minutes.

    To make the sauce:

    In small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, fish sauce and sesame oil. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Sprinkle lettuce cups with shredded carrots. Place meatballs on top and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with scallions and cilantro, if desired.

 

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Source: American Pecan Council

 

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