Lettuce Wraps, Peanut Sauce

Lettuce Wraps

2 T. oil (divided)
1 1/2 T. minced garlic (divided)
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey or chicken
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 C. hoisin sauce
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
1 T. chili garlic sauce
1/2 C. chopped dry-roasted peanuts
1 head iceberg or butter lettuce

Heat 1 T. oil in medium saute pan. Add 1 T. minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds, add ground meat and brown 6 min. Drain & set aside. Heat remaining T. oil and T. garlic. Add chopped green pepper, saute for 1 minute. Add hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce. Add peanuts and stir. Spoon mixture into whole lettuce leaves. Wrap into packets & eat.

Peanut Sauce

1/3 C. Hoisin Sauce
1 T. oil
1 tsp. Chili sauce w/garlic
2 T. tomato paste
1/2 C. water
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 T. peanut butter

Mix all ingredients with whisk in pot until boiling. Cool, Dip spring rolls or lettuce wraps.