Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Light, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are your go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal. Featuring tender ground turkey sautéed with aromatic garlic and onion, crunchy water chestnuts, and a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, hoisin, and sesame oil, this dish delivers bold, dynamic flavors in every bite. Shredded carrots provide a touch of sweetness, while fresh green onions add a burst of freshness. Served in crisp butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are a low-carb, gluten-free favorite that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a satisfying dinner, appetizer, or snack, they’re easy to customize with your favorite garnishes like Sriracha for an extra kick. A simple yet impressive recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Carrot, finely shredded
• 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, diced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 leaves Butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until fully browned and no pink remains.

Step 5

Mix in the shredded carrot and diced water chestnuts, stirring to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 10

Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, and arrange them on a platter for serving.

Step 11

Spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf as desired.

Step 12

Optional: Drizzle with Sriracha or chili sauce for some extra heat.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a light, delicious meal or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1124.6 grams (1124.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1260

Total Fat 62.50g	80%
Saturated Fat 14.60g	73%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.70g
Cholesterol 323mg	108%
Sodium 4245mg	185%
Total Carbohydrate 78.50g	29%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 27.20g
Protein 96.70g	193%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192mg	15%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1992mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 24.9%