Description
Zesty garlic and ginger turkey lettuce wraps deliver a light, refreshing meal packed with Asian-inspired flavors. Quick and easy, these protein-rich bundles offer a delightful balance of crisp lettuce and savory seasoned turkey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 head butter lettuce
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
Sauces, Oils, and Nuts:
- ½ cup toasted cashews
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
Instructions
- Finely mince garlic cloves and ginger, creating a fragrant base for the dish. Gently separate butter lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain whole and pristine for wrapping.
- Warm toasted sesame oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until it glistens. Introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate ground turkey into the skillet, diligently breaking it apart with a wooden utensil. Sauté until the meat transforms to a rich, golden brown and cooks completely through.
- Enhance the mixture by folding in toasted cashews, hoisin sauce, and tamari. Stir thoroughly to marry the flavors, creating a harmonious blend.
- Remove skillet from heat and gently fold in freshly chopped cilantro, distributing the herb evenly throughout the turkey mixture.
- Carefully spoon the seasoned turkey filling into each butter lettuce leaf, creating compact and delectable parcels.
- Serve these vibrant lettuce wraps immediately, allowing guests to savor the warm, zesty flavors and crisp lettuce texture.
Notes
- Whip up a quick, protein-packed meal that bursts with Asian-inspired flavors in just 20 minutes.
- Crisp butter lettuce leaves cradle spiced ground turkey, creating a light and satisfying handheld dinner.
- Perfect for low-carb eating, meal prep, or casual weeknight cooking with minimal cleanup required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg