Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger and Garlic
In short: Ground turkey stir-fried with ginger, garlic, mushrooms and water chestnuts in a savory sauce, spooned into crisp lettuce cups. Ready in 25 minutes. It takes about 27 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Lettuce cups turn a quick stir-fry into hand food that is light but still satisfying. Ground turkey is browned hard so it develops flavor, then tossed with ginger, garlic, mushrooms and crunchy water chestnuts in a glossy soy and lime sauce. Spoon the warm filling into crisp lettuce leaves and eat with your hands. It makes a fun dinner for a family, and the leftover filling is good over rice the next day.
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up and letting it brown, until no pink remains.
- Add the mushrooms and carrot and cook for 4 minutes, until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates.
- Add the garlic, ginger and the white parts of the spring onions and stir for 30 seconds.
- Stir the sauce, pour it in and add the water chestnuts. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thick.
- Stir in the green spring onion. Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves, top with peanuts and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Let the turkey sit undisturbed for 2 minutes at a time so it browns instead of steaming. Browning gives most of the flavor.
- No water chestnuts? Use diced celery or jicama for crunch. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Questions and answers
What lettuce works best for lettuce wraps?
Butter lettuce leaves are soft and cup-shaped, and iceberg leaves are crisp and sturdy. Romaine hearts also work.
Can I make the turkey filling ahead of time?
Yes. Cook it up to 3 days ahead and reheat it in a skillet. Serve with fresh lettuce.
Can I use chicken or pork instead of turkey?
Yes. Ground chicken works the same way, and ground pork gives a richer result.
How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger and Garlic?
About 27 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 12 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger and Garlic?
About 350 kcal per serving, with 33 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
