Description
Looking for a quick dinner that’s healthy, flavor-packed, and low in carbs? These Asian Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Made with lean ground turkey, fresh aromatics, and a savory soy-hoisin glaze, they’re a light yet satisfying meal wrapped in crisp lettuce cups. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or meal prep idea—this easy recipe fits into low-carb, keto, and high-protein lifestyles. Great for anyone needing quick dinner ideas or healthy food inspiration that doesn’t sacrifice taste.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup green onions, chopped
0.25 cup red bell pepper, diced
0.25 cup water chestnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Lettuce leaves (butter, romaine, or iceberg)
Green onions or cilantro, chopped
Chopped peanuts or sesame seeds (optional)
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in green onions, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Stir to coat and simmer 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Spoon filling into lettuce leaves. Garnish with toppings and a squeeze of lime. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the skillet before serving for less soggy wraps.
If you’re prepping ahead, store the filling and lettuce separately.
Double the recipe for weekly meal prep—it reheats well!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 wraps)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg