Harissa-Orange Turkey Lettuce Boats with Cucumber Crunch

Ingredients

• ground turkey1 pound
• harissa paste1 tablespoon
• orange zest1 teaspoon
• orange juice2 tablespoons
• cucumber, diced1 cup
• mint, chopped2 tablespoons
• plain yogurt1/3 cup
• romaine or butter lettuce leaves12
• pumpkin seeds2 tablespoons
• salt3/4 teaspoon

Method

1. 1Mix the yogurt with half the orange zest and a pinch of salt; set aside.
2. 2Brown the turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces.
3. 3Stir in the harissa, orange juice, remaining zest, and salt, then cook until glossy and cooked through.
4. 4Combine the cucumber and mint in a small bowl.
5. 5Spoon the turkey into lettuce leaves.
6. 6Top with cucumber-mint crunch and a drizzle of the yogurt sauce.
7. 7Finish with pumpkin seeds for extra texture and serve immediately.

Tips

• If your harissa is very hot, start with less and add more to taste.
• Keep the lettuce leaves cold for the best crisp contrast.

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