Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Quick and healthy Asian turkey lettuce wraps that are high in protein and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean preferred for juiciness
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Any neutral oil works (canola, sunflower)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best
- 1 inch ginger, grated Critical for brightening the dish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium variety recommended
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce Can substitute with honey and soy sauce if unavailable
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil Add at the end for aroma
- 1 cup diced vegetables Bell pepper, carrot, and water chestnuts suggested
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated Preferred for wraps
- to taste salt and pepper Go light on salt due to soy sauce
- for garnish Chopped green onions and sesame seeds Optional for visual and flavor boosts
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep all ingredients: chop vegetables, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook until mostly browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and hoisin; cook until glossy.
- Add diced vegetables and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper, then finish with sesame oil.
- Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Great for meal prep and leftovers, storing turkey filling separate from lettuce to maintain crispness. Can substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef, and adjust seasonings for personal taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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