Quick Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Quick Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, protein-packed dinner ready in 25 minutes.Made with lean ground turkey, crisp lettuce, vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce.Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and low carb meal prep.
Ingredients
Wraps
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
- Shredded carrots
- Crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, ginger, and garlic. Cook while breaking the turkey apart until no pink remains.
- Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon the Quick Turkey Lettuce Wraps filling into fresh lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Butter lettuce produces tender butter lettuce wraps with excellent flexibility.
- Iceberg lettuce offers extra crunch and sturdiness.
- Add cooked rice for family members who prefer a heartier meal.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Leftover filling also works wonderfully in rice bowls or wraps