Five Spice Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Transform your dinner routine with these vibrant and flavorful Five Spice Turkey Lettuce Wraps! Packed with the bold umami notes of soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of Chinese five spice, this quick 30-minute recipe combines tender ground turkey with crunchy water chestnuts, shredded carrots, and fresh green onions for a lively medley of textures. Wrapped in crisp butter or iceberg lettuce leaves, these wraps are a healthy, low-carb option bursting with Asian-inspired flavors. Customize each bite with crushed peanuts or cashews for added crunch and a drizzle of Sriracha for a spicy kick. Perfect as a light meal or party appetizer, these lettuce wraps are as versatile as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, diced
- 0.5 cup shredded carrot
- 0.5 cup chopped green onion
- 12 leaves butter or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 0.25 cup crushed peanuts or cashews (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and Chinese five spice powder. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the turkey evenly.
Stir in the diced water chestnuts, shredded carrot, and chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are heated through but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the turkey filling to a serving bowl.
Separate the lettuce leaves, rinse them, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
To assemble, scoop a spoonful of the turkey filling onto a lettuce leaf. Top with crushed peanuts or cashews for added crunch, and drizzle with Sriracha or chili sauce if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 3050 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 107.3 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2347 mg | 50% | |
*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.
