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closeup shot of peanut sauce ground turkey lettuce wraps showing the chunky filling, creamy peanut sauce, crunchy chopped peanuts all loaded into butter lettuce wraps.

Asian Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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  • Author: Kayla Berman
  • Prep Time: 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Get your takeout fix at home with my Asian Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps recipe, served with a deliciously savory peanut sauce. These bright, refreshing lettuce cups are perfect for meal prep, but come together quickly enough for busy weeknights. Plus, with almost 35 grams of protein per serving, they’re sure to fill you up without weighing you down.

Ingredients

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For the peanut sauce: 

  • ½ Cup creamy peanut butter (use the natural kind)
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, approx 1 inch piece grated
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (I used Huy Fong brand)
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed into paste
  • 4-5 Tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce 

For the filling: 

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil), divided
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced with white and green separated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ⅓ Cups water chestnuts, diced
  • 1 Cup carrots, grated
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ Cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped for garnish
  • Butter lettuce for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a small bowl. Whisk well to mix. Add water as needed to thin the sauce. Set aside.

  2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the water chestnuts and carrots. Cook and stir occasionally for about 3 minutes.

  3. Add the white part of the onions, garlic and fresh ginger to the pan. Continue to cook while stirring for 2 more minutes. Remove the vegetables to a small bowl.

  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Then add in the ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Break apart the turkey and cook until no pink remains. Drain off any liquid.

  5. Return the vegetables to the pan. Add the sesame oil and ½ cup of the peanut sauce. Stir fry until everything is warmed through and the meat and vegetables are coated with the sauce.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in the green onions.

  7. Scoop the turkey filling into leaves of butter lettuce. Top with additional peanut sauce if desired.

  8. Garnish with chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 Recipe
  • Calories: 585 Calories
  • Fat: 40g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g

Find it online: https://wellnessbykay.com/asian-ground-turkey-lettuce-wraps/