Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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"close-up of a freshly made asian turkey lettuce wrap with ground turkey, diced water chestnuts, garlic, green onions, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, hoisin-soy sauce and a drizzle of sriracha on a dark slate surface. "

Quick and Healthy Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Quick, healthy 30-minute meal perfect for weeknight dinners

Key Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Low-carb, Low-calorie, Can be Gluten-free

Close-up view of diced water chestnuts, minced garlic, and grated ginger on wooden cutting board with chef's knife and green onions

Equipment Needed

– Large skillet or wok
– Cutting board
– Sharp knife
– Medium mixing bowl
– Measuring spoons
(Alternative: Use food processor for chopping vegetables)

Ingredients

For the Filling:

– 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
– 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp (15g) fresh ginger, grated
– 1 can (8oz/227g) water chestnuts, diced
– 3 green onions, sliced

Ground turkey turning from pink to light brown as it cooks in a stainless steel wok over a gas flame, being crumbled with a wooden spatula

For the Sauce:

– 1/4 cup (60ml) hoisin sauce
– 2 tbsp (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce
– 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
– 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
– Optional: 1 tsp sriracha for heat

Adding minced garlic and grated ginger to browned turkey meat in a sizzling wok, steam rising

For Serving:

– 1 head butter lettuce (or iceberg)
– Bean sprouts
– Chopped peanuts
– Extra green onions

Method

Mixing asian sauce ingredients including hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a clear glass bowl

1. Prep Vegetables
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
Mince garlic, grate ginger, dice water chestnuts

2. Cook Turkey
Add turkey to hot pan
Break into small pieces while cooking until no pink remains (165°F/74°C)
Drain excess liquid if needed

Preparing turkey mixture with diced water chestnuts and green onions in a steaming wok

3. Add Aromatics
Stir in garlic and ginger
Cook for 1 minute until fragrant

4. Make Sauce
Whisk all sauce ingredients in medium bowl
Pour over turkey mixture
Stir to combine

Spiral arrangement of fresh, cupped butter lettuce leaves on a large serving platter

5. Finish Filling
Add water chestnuts and green onions
Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through

6. Serve
Spoon into lettuce leaves
Top with optional garnishes

Steaming turkey lettuce wrap garnished with bean sprouts, peanuts, and green onions

Crucial Tips

– Don’t overcook the turkey – it should remain moist
– Drain excess liquid before adding sauce
– Store lettuce and filling separately
– Prep lettuce leaves in advance, stored wrapped in damp paper towel

See also  BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Storage

– Filling keeps 4 days refrigerated
– Freeze up to 2 months
– Reheat in microwave or skillet

Common Mistakes

– Using wet lettuce leaves
– Not draining turkey
– Adding sauce too early

Variations

– Swap turkey for chicken/pork
– Add shredded carrots or mushrooms
– Make spicier with extra sriracha
– Use coconut aminos for gluten-free version

Want that authentic Asian restaurant taste? The key is not skipping the water chestnuts – they provide that essential crunch that makes these wraps irresistible.

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