Description
These Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ground turkey is sautéed with garlic and ginger, then combined with crunchy water chestnuts and a savory sauce made from hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste. Served in crisp Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves, these wraps offer a delicious and healthy low-carb option bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1¼ lb. lean ground turkey (or ground chicken)
Produce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 12 Bibb/Butter lettuce leaves
Canned Goods
- 1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
Condiments & Sauces
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste
Oils & Spices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey along with the minced garlic and ground ginger. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring and crumbling the turkey as it browns until fully cooked through.
- Combine with Vegetables: Transfer the cooked turkey mixture to a large bowl. Add the thinly sliced green onions and coarsely chopped drained water chestnuts. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Mix the Sauce and Toss: In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, lower-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and roasted red chili paste. Drizzle this flavorful sauce over the turkey mixture and toss thoroughly so every bite is coated with the delicious sauce.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon about ¼ cup of the turkey filling onto each Bibb or Butter lettuce leaf. Serve the wraps fresh and enjoy the combination of savory, crunchy, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken if you prefer a lighter meat option.
- For a spicier wrap, add more roasted red chili paste according to your taste.
- Use iceberg lettuce as an alternative if Bibb or Butter lettuce is not available.
- These wraps are perfect for meal prep; keep ingredients separate and assemble just before eating.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce.