Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are what I like to call a triple threat when it comes to recipes. They are low in calories, yet full in flavor, and take almost no time at all…what more could you ask for in a meal? But in all seriousness, this recipe takes barely any prep time or cook time, so you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! The filling is full of all the asian flavors you crave, that you won’t miss the lack of carbs. I will admit, I sometimes eat the filling mixture alone if I run out of lettuce.
Yield: 3-4
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Looking for something that is full of flavor without all the guilt? This turkey lettuce wrap recipe is exactly what you need! It's a very simple way to get the asian flavors you crave, with less of the calories.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or ground)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 8 ounce can of water chestnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- Salt to taste
- 1 head of butter lettuce (or your favorite lettuce)
Toppings (Optional)
- Scallions (thinly sliced)
- Cashews (roughly chopped)
- 1-2 carrots (shredded)
Instructions
- Mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add onions, water chestnuts, and turkey. Cook until vegetables are tender and turkey is no longer pink.
- Add sauce mixture and let thicken. Remove from heat after 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon a small amount of filling onto a leaf of butter lettuce. Finish with optional toppings.