Carbless Low Calorie Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and packed with nutrition, these Carbless Low-Calorie Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a perfect choice for a quick and healthy meal. Made with lean ground turkey infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe offers a guilt-free alternative to heavier wraps. Crisp butter lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb vessel, while diced water chestnuts and green onions add satisfying crunch and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these wraps are ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize with a splash of hoisin sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for added flavor, and finish with a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick. Packed with lean protein and big on taste, this low-calorie dish makes healthy eating easy and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 8 large leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup White onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 0.25 cup Water chestnuts, diced
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced white onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in the grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), diced water chestnuts, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the sliced green onions.
Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them flat on a clean surface or plate.
Spoon the turkey mixture into each butter lettuce leaf, dividing the filling evenly among the 8 leaves.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 573 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
