Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Seasoned ground turkey with vegetables served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large head Romaine or Butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, shredded
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cucumber, diced

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
02 - Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the turkey. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors thoroughly.
04 - Remove skillet from heat and mix in shredded carrot and diced cucumber for a fresh crunch.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves in shallow bowls. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.
06 - Top with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the savory comfort of a taco night without the carb crash afterward
  • Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 30 minutes
  • The fresh crisp lettuce against the warm seasoned turkey creates this incredible texture contrast
02 -
  • Overcooking the turkey makes it tough and dry, so pull it once it's just browned through
  • The lettuce leaves can get soggy if assembled too far ahead, so keep components separate until serving
  • Warming the lettuce cups for 30 seconds in the microwave makes them more pliable and less likely to crack
03 -
  • Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a soy-free version that tastes just as good
  • Double the sauce mixture if you love extra flavor and want some for drizzling

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