Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Printable version)
Seasoned ground turkey served in crisp lettuce bowls with fresh vegetables and tangy Asian-style seasonings.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large head Romaine or Butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, shredded
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
02 - Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the turkey. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
04 - Remove skillet from heat and fold in shredded carrot and diced cucumber for texture and freshness.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves in shallow bowls. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.
06 - Top with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- That perfect textural contrast between hot seasoned meat and cold crunchy lettuce
02 -
- Don't overcook your vegetables in step two or you'll lose that wonderful fresh crunch
- The lime squeeze right before eating is what transforms this from good to incredible
03 -
- Butter lettuce cups feel more elegant for dinner parties while Romaine works better for casual weeknight meals
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes beforehand to bring out their nutty flavor