Description

This Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ground turkey is sautéed with fresh aromatics and crunchy vegetables, then tossed in a savory hoisin-soy sauce mixture. Served in crisp bibb or butter lettuce leaves, these wraps offer a refreshing and low-carb alternative to traditional wraps, packed with protein and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

Protein and Vegetables

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced on an angle
1 head bibb or butter lettuce, leaves carefully pulled off and washed

Seasonings and Sauces

1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Garnishes

2 green onions, diced
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Heat and cook turkey: Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, diced onion, and ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper. As the turkey cooks, break it apart with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
Add aromatics and vegetables: Once the ground turkey is fully cooked, add minced garlic, grated ginger, diced water chestnuts, and sliced sugar snap peas to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant.
Incorporate sauces: Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
Prepare and serve: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Serve each portion wrapped in individual bibb or butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with diced green onions and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

You can substitute ground chicken or pork if desired.
For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
Make sure to thoroughly wash lettuce leaves before serving for crispness and hygiene.
These wraps are great served immediately but can also be refrigerated and reheated gently.
To keep it low-carb, avoid adding any sugary sauces beyond the hoisin sauce amount listed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian