Mediterranean Diet Larb
Discover a fresh take on a classic dish with this Mediterranean Diet Larb recipe! Packed with lean ground turkey, vibrant herbs like mint, parsley, and dill, and crisp vegetables including cucumber and cherry tomatoes, this dish brings Mediterranean flavors to the traditional larb concept. Served on tender lettuce leaves, it’s a healthy, gluten-free, low-carb option perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. Enhanced with warm spices like ground cumin and a tangy burst of lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, blending bold taste with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for fans of Mediterranean cuisine, this dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 leaves lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce), washed and dried
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the spices with the turkey mixture.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped mint, parsley, and dill, followed by the diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and toss everything to combine evenly.
Serve the turkey mixture on individual lettuce leaves for a fresh, healthy, and flavorful dish.
Enjoy the Mediterranean Diet Larb with additional herbs or a sprinkle of extra lemon juice as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 992 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3638 mg | 77% | |
*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.
