Description
Ground turkey lettuce wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish that combines savory ground turkey with fresh vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer at gatherings, these wraps are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch along with a burst of delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Chop the bell peppers and green onions into small pieces.
- Cook the turkey: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a dash of oil. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, bell peppers, and green onions. Sauté for another 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Stir in sauce: Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the turkey mixture. Mix well and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble wraps: Scoop turkey mixture into lettuce leaves and fold like burritos.
- Serve: Arrange on a plate and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg