Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Bowls (Print Page)

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

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet in under 20 minutes so weeknight dinners actually happen
  • The combination of warm seasoned turkey and cool crisp lettuce is just right
02 -
  • Dont skip drying your lettuce leaves thoroughly after washing or the filling will get soggy fast
  • The mixture keeps well for meal prep but store the lettuce and toppings separately
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling them on
  • Let the turkey mixture cool slightly before filling the lettuce so the leaves stay crisp

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