Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

These lettuce cups are fantastic.  I know what you're thinking:  how can lettuce leaves be exciting?  It's the filling, which takes a bit of chopping and a few sauces but oh my, they are fantastic.  This is a recipe I'd save for a leisurely day off where you can enjoy the process.  It really doesn't take that long to prepare, but the prep is a bit more than some of my other recipes.  What's even better: this is a healthy dinner option!  Lean turkey breast, a bunch of veggies, and homemade sauces.  Plus, no real starch!  (These are served in lettuce cups as opposed to over a bed of rice).

To serve these bad boys, place washed Boston lettuce leaves on a big plate, then everyone gets a bowl of the filling.  Serve the sauce on the side.  Yum!

Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups
1 lb ground turkey breast
4 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 a large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup soy sauce
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp corn starch
Several heads butter lettuce or other small, cup-like lettuce leaves for serving

Peanut Sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
2 Tbsp water
4 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
Juice from 1 lime
1/2 black pepper

Combine ingredients for peanut sauce and set aside.  In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, juice and zest of limes, ginger, garlic, water and corn starch; mix well.  Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat and saute turkey until done.  Add vegetables and saute until crisp-tender.  Stir in soy sauce mixture and stir until thickened.  Serve turkey mixture with lettuce leaves (fill lettuce leaves like a cup) with peanut sauce.