Spicy Ground Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 lbs. ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1-2 Thai chilis
• 1/2 bunch mint leaves cleaned and coarsely chopped
• 2 stalks green onions sliced
• 1/2 red pepper sliced

Instructions

1. Depending on what method you choose to use either coarsely chop ginger, onion, garlic and if using pepper and add to blender and puree. Or finely chop ginger, onion, peppers (if using) and garlic.
2. Heat medium sized saute pan. Add olive oil and heat.
3. Add chopped or pureed veggies. Toss. Add spices. Cook, stirring for about two minutes.
4. Add ground turkey (or the ground meat you desire). Break up the meat into small pieces, toss with spices and cook until done about 5-10 minutes.
5. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
6. Toss in red pepper slices, mint and green onions.
7. Serve over basmati rice or wrap in lettuce.