Turkey and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Turkey and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps offer a light yet flavorful meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Ground turkey is sautéed with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, then served in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and low-carb wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions for garnish
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: Sriracha for heat
Others
- 1 head lettuce (iceberg or butter lettuce)
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in chopped water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer the Mixture: Let the turkey and vegetable mixture simmer for several minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare Lettuce Cups: While the filling simmers, wash the lettuce head thoroughly and separate the leaves carefully to form cups.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture into each lettuce cup. Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle or squirt of Sriracha if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Serve: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately and enjoy the flavorful combination of savory filling wrapped in crisp lettuce.
Notes
- Choose butter lettuce for a softer wrap or iceberg for extra crunch.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
- Sriracha is optional and can be omitted or substituted with another hot sauce based on preference.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group.
- Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days but is best assembled fresh for maximum lettuce crispness.
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