Description
These Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional wraps, using crisp lettuce leaves to encase a deliciously seasoned ground turkey mixture. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Turkey Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and separated
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground turkey until no longer pink. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in carrots, green onions, and water chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, skip the hoisin sauce or use coconut aminos.
- Add chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Ground chicken can be substituted for turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
