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Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Lean ground turkey cooked with Asian-inspired seasonings, served in crisp lettuce cups for a low-carb, high-protein lunch.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Easy
320
Calories
28g
Protein
18g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 12 ozlean ground turkey(93% lean)
  • 8 leavesbutter lettuce or romaine(large, for wrapping)
  • 1/2 cupwater chestnuts(canned, diced)
  • 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 1 tspfresh ginger(grated)
  • 2 tbsplow-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsphoisin sauce
  • 1 tspsesame oil
  • 1 tsprice vinegar
  • 2 stalksgreen onion(sliced)
  • 1 tspavocado oil(for cooking)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in water chestnuts and pour the sauce over the turkey mixture.

  6. 6

    Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is absorbed.

  7. 7

    Wash and dry lettuce leaves and arrange on a plate.

  8. 8

    Spoon turkey filling into each lettuce cup, top with green onions, and serve.

Pro Tips

  • ✓Butter lettuce cups hold their shape best, but romaine hearts or iceberg work well too.
  • ✓Water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch without significant calories.
  • ✓Double the batch — leftover turkey filling is great over rice or cauliflower rice.
  • ✓Add shredded carrots or diced bell pepper for extra vegetables and color.