Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ground turkey is one of my favorite proteins to use because its such a quick dinner.  I typically always use turkey to make tacos, but decided to switch it up!  This recipe for Asian lettuce wraps is quick and delicious!

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Asian Lettuce Wraps

A high protein recipe that is full of flavor and spice.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Asian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey extra lean
• 1/2 cup carrots chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped
• 1/4 cup water chestnuts chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Huy Fong sriracha hot chili sauce
• 6 butter lettuce leaves
• green onions optional
• chopped peanuts optional

Course Main Dish Cuisine Asian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey extra lean 1/2 cup carrots chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped 1/4 cup water chestnuts chopped 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp Huy Fong sriracha hot chili sauce 6 butter lettuce leaves green onions optional chopped peanuts optional

Instructions

1. Brown ground turkey over medium high heat in large saute pan. Breakup meat and stir occasionally while browning.

   
2. Add carrots, garlic, mushrooms, and water chestnuts to browned ground turkey. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.

   
3. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, and rice wine vinegar in small bowl. Add sauce to ground turkey and vegetables. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.

   
4. Spoon mixture into lettuce cups. Top with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts if desired.