Description
These Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wraps, with flavorful Asian-inspired ingredients wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, separated into whole leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Finish Filling: Add water chestnuts and green onions, cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Spoon turkey filling into lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or extra hoisin sauce.
- Optional: Add shredded carrots or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Great for a low-carb, high-protein meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
