Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Savory lettuce wraps with ground turkey are a flavorful, fast meal made all in one wok! Turkey and fresh vegetables fill each wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) minced garlic
- ⅓ cup (80 g) minced shallots, minced
- 2 teaspoons (6 g) minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- ⅓ cup (51 g) water chestnuts, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (90 g) bamboo shoots, finely chopped
- 1 cup (59 g) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup (130 g) finely diced carrots
- 1 pound (454 g) ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (9 g) thinly sliced green onions
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (32 g) cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 head butter leaf lettuce, washed and dried, 12 leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Aromatics and Vegetables - Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sesame oil. Add garlic, shallots, ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots, stir-fry for 4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl, and set aside.
- Cook the Turkey - Return the wok to the stovetop and heat over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and then add the ground turkey. Stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- Season the Turkey Filling - Stir in the hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Add the cooked vegetables, salt, and black pepper, and mix to incorporate. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- To Serve - Spoon turkey filling into each lettuce cup, sprinkle with chopped cashews and sliced green onions. Top with additional hoisin sauce if desired.
Notes
- Storing: Store cooked turkey filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Cover and cook on high heat in 15 to 30-second intervals until hot.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use coconut aminos or tamari and gluten-free hoisin sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6827IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
Recipe Link
Recipe Video