Description
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a light, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring seasoned ground turkey cooked with vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces, served in crisp lettuce cups. Perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer, these wraps are low-carb and packed with protein.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
– 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey (93/7)
– 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves Garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
– 8-ounce can Water Chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
– 2 Green Onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
– 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
– 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari
– 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
– 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
– 1 teaspoon Sriracha or Chili Garlic Sauce (optional)
– 1-2 heads Butter Lettuce or Iceberg Lettuce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into lettuce cups.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes.
- Use ground chicken or tofu as a substitute for turkey.
- Serve with extra hoisin or soy sauce on the side for dipping.
- These wraps are best assembled just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg