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Turkey Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, Fast, and Flavor-Packed

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, canola, or light olive oil)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean preferred)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (optional but great for umami)
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (plus more for topping)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or 2 romaine hearts, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus extra lime wedges for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • To serve: chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts or cashews, sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Prep the lettuce and toppings. Separate and rinse the lettuce leaves, then pat them dry. Slice green onions and chop any garnishes so they’re ready to go.
  2. Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, and sriracha. If you like a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Cook the aromatics. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Brown the turkey. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Add veggies. Stir in mushrooms, carrot, and half the green onions. Cook 2–3 minutes to soften and reduce moisture.
  6. Simmer with sauce. Pour in the sauce. Stir and let it bubble 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime, soy, or sriracha.
  7. Assemble. Spoon the warm filling into lettuce leaves. Top with remaining green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.
  8. Serve immediately. Arrange wraps on a platter or let everyone build their own at the table.