Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Bowls (Printer-friendly)
Lean ground turkey with Asian-seasoned vegetables served in crisp lettuce cups.
# What You'll 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 or tamari
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 Prepare:
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, about 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 for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want something healthy but refuse to spend hours cooking
- The combination of textures is insanely satisfying, and you can customize the toppings to match whatever mood youre in
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan with turkey will steam it instead of browning it, so use a large enough skillet or cook in batches
- Letting the sauce reduce for that full 2 minutes makes it cling to the meat instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl
03 -
- Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan takes 2 minutes and makes them exponentially more flavorful
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce if you need this to be soy-free, the flavor is slightly sweeter but works perfectly