Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and bursting with savory goodness, these Turkey Lettuce Wraps are the perfect low-carb, high-protein meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Sautéed ground turkey is infused with a mouthwatering blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin, perfectly balanced by the crunch of water chestnuts and fresh carrots. Served in crisp butter or romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are topped with green onions, sesame oil, and an optional spicy kick of sriracha for a customizable meal packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a party appetizer, this healthy and satisfying dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 small Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
- 1 cup Water chestnuts, chopped
- 3 Green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 12 leaves Butter or Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the grated carrot, water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Turn off the heat and mix in the sesame oil and green onions.
Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves to prepare them for serving.
Scoop a few spoonfuls of the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (if using) and add a drizzle of sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat (optional).
Serve immediately, folding the lettuce wraps like a taco, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.8 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.1 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 2881 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 100.2 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2262 mg | 48% | |
*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.
