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Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish, featuring seasoned ground turkey cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce. Served in crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps are packed with shredded carrots and bell peppers for a delightful crunch. Customize the spiciness to your liking with optional sriracha, and enjoy this easy-to-make and delicious meal that's perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece of fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce optional, adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color you prefer
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter lettuce leaves or iceberg lettuce leaves washed and separated for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and cook for about 2 minutes until they become translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink and is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce (if using).
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground turkey and stir to coat the meat evenly.
  • Add the shredded carrots and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning and spiciness according to your preference.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another minute.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • To serve, take a lettuce leaf and spoon some of the turkey mixture into the center.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps while the turkey mixture is still warm. Let each person assemble their own wraps, folding the lettuce around the filling like a taco.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference. You can add water chestnuts, bean sprouts, or any other crunchy vegetables you like.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
The spiciness can be adjusted by adding more or less sriracha sauce, or you can serve it on the side for individuals to add as they prefer.
These lettuce wraps are best served immediately to maintain the freshness of the lettuce and flavors of the filling.
Nutrition: (Per serving, based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
Times:
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
Keyword Turkey Lettuce Wraps