Description
These Spicy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps offer a satisfying crunch paired with bold flavors and a deliciously savory filling that is both healthy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
1 Head of Butter Lettuce or Romaine Hearts
2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3 Scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
3 tbsp Coconut Aminos
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Raw Honey
1–2 tsp Sriracha or Red Chili Flakes
1 cup Water Chestnuts, diced
1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly and set aside
- Whisk the Glaze: Combine coconut aminos, rice vinegar, raw honey, and chili sauce in a bowl and whisk until smooth
- Sear the Turkey: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add turkey, and cook until golden brow
- Infuse the Aromatics: Push turkey to the side, add garlic, ginger, and white scallions, and sauté for 60 seconds
- Add the Crunch: Fold in the water chestnuts
- Glaze and Caramelize: Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture and stir until the sauce thickens
- The Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, stir in green scallions and lime juice
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon turkey into lettuce leaves, garnish as desired
Notes
Ensure vegetables are diced uniformly for consistent texture.
Store leftover filling separately from lettuce to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 78mg