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Close-up of delicious Healthy Turkey Lettuce Wraps filled with seasoned ground turkey, avocado, and fresh vegetables.

Healthy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Quick and healthy turkey lettuce wraps are a light and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 8 large lettuce leaves such as butter or iceberg lettuce
  • Optional garnishes Optional garnishes e.g., chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, sriracha

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves.
  7. Add your favorite optional garnishes and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

You can adjust the soy sauce and other seasonings to your preference. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

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