Description
Delicious Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps that are easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8–10 large lettuce leaves (e.g., butter or romaine)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sliced almonds or chopped peanuts (for crunch, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced bell pepper and onion. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Prepare Lettuce Leaves: While the turkey is cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon a generous amount of the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf.
- Garnish: Top with chopped green onions, cilantro, and sliced almonds or peanuts if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your wraps while fresh and crisp!
Notes
- These easy-to-follow steps will lead you to create delicious Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg