Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

"freshly prepared asian turkey lettuce wraps with a filling of water chestnuts, mushrooms and green onions, garnished with peanuts and limes on a dark wooden table, with additional lettuce leaves and sauce bowls arranged in the background under natural side lighting. "

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

A quick, healthy 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights

KEY INFO

– Prep Time: 15 minutes
– Cook Time: 15 minutes
– Total Time: 30 minutes
– Servings: 6
– Difficulty: Easy
– Dietary: Low-carb, High-protein
– Can be made Gluten-free (use tamari)

Mixing asian sauce ingredients in a white ceramic bowl using a metal whisk

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

– Large skillet or wok
– Sharp knife
– Cutting board
– Measuring spoons
– Mixing bowls
Alternative: Food processor for chopping vegetables

INGREDIENTS

For the Filling:

– 1 pound (450g) ground turkey
– 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
– 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
– 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 can (8oz/227g) water chestnuts, diced
– 4 green onions, sliced

Ground turkey being cooked and broken up in a stainless steel wok over a blue gas flame

For the Sauce:

– ¼ cup (60ml) hoisin sauce
– 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha (optional)

Sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large skillet

For Serving:

– 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
– Chopped peanuts
– Extra green onions
– Lime wedges

METHOD

1. Prepare the Sauce
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk well. Set aside.

Adding mushrooms and water chestnuts to turkey mixture in a wok

2. Cook the Turkey
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
Add ground turkey, breaking up with spatula
Cook until no pink remains (about 5-7 minutes)

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For more healthy recipes, check out our Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps or Ground Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry.

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