Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are your go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal. Featuring tender ground turkey sautéed with aromatic garlic and onion, crunchy water chestnuts, and a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, hoisin, and sesame oil, this dish delivers bold, dynamic flavors in every bite. Shredded carrots provide a touch of sweetness, while fresh green onions add a burst of freshness. Served in crisp butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are a low-carb, gluten-free favorite that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a satisfying dinner, appetizer, or snack, they’re easy to customize with your favorite garnishes like Sriracha for an extra kick. A simple yet impressive recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Carrot, finely shredded
- 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, diced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 leaves Butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until fully browned and no pink remains.
Mix in the shredded carrot and diced water chestnuts, stirring to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, and arrange them on a platter for serving.
Spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf as desired.
Optional: Drizzle with Sriracha or chili sauce for some extra heat.
Serve immediately as a light, delicious meal or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 4245 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.7 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1992 mg | 42% | |
*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.
