Best 7 Asian Inspired Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony of Asian-Inspired Flavors: A Journey of Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Asian-inspired ground turkey lettuce wraps, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, bursting with bold and aromatic ingredients, is a perfect appetizer, light lunch, or healthy dinner option. With a medley of textures and a delectable balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, these lettuce wraps are sure to impress. Let's dive into the vibrant world of these lettuce wraps and explore the tantalizing recipes that await you.

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GROUND TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Easy and delicious lettuce wraps made with ground turkey. Top with green onions, peanuts, and peanut sauce as desired.

Provided by Pat J

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 head lettuce, separated into leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and soy sauce; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking into smaller pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Make the sauce by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger together in a small bowl. Pour over turkey mixture and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 756.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Chopped frozen vegetables make these Asian turkey lettuce wraps a snap. Add some chili sauce if you want to spice it up a bit. -Susan Riley, Allen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped
10 Boston lettuce leaves
Additional hoisin sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink., Coarsely chop stir-fry vegetables; add to the pan. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar and oil. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from the heat; stir in onions. Place a scant 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each lettuce leaf; fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional hoisin sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Asian turkey lettuce wraps are packed with tender meat and seasoned, crunchy veggies. These light and tasty wraps are the perfect healthy appetizer or even dinner!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Salad     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup shredded carrots
6 ounce mushrooms ((coarsely chopped))
1 can sliced water chestnuts ((8 ounce, drained and coarsely chopped))
2 green onions ((chopped))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons red chili paste
12 butter lettuce leaves ((Boston and Iceberg lettuce will also work!))

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground turkey. Cook and crumble until it is almost cooked throughout. Add carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, green onions, and garlic. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until turkey is cooked and veggies are tender.
  • Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and chili paste. Stir and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve on butter lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 265 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE CUPS



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Such a cool idea for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves. When I want to make it easier for my kids to eat, I mix it all up with shredded lettuce and serve in a bowl. -Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce, optional
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 cups cooked brown rice
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and, if desired, chili sauce until blended. In a large skillet, cook turkey and celery 6-9 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Add ginger and garlic to turkey; cook 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture, water chestnuts and carrot; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in rice; heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!

Provided by Rachel Castro

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Steps:

  • Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces ground turkey
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or spicy mustard
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
8 to 12 large iceberg lettuce leaves, cleaned and dry
Shredded carrots, for serving
Bean sprouts, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • For the filling: Brown the turkey in the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and water chestnuts, and cook until the mushrooms soften. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar, pour over the turkey mixture and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • For the drizzling sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, mustard, Sriracha, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.
  • Serve the turkey mixture with the lettuce leaves, drizzling sauce and vegetables for lettuce wrap assembly.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, cleaned and dried In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and saute beef until brown. Stir in ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hoisin and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm wrapped in lettuce cups.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is made from dark meat or a combination of dark and light meat. This will give the lettuce wraps more flavor and moisture.
  • Season the ground turkey well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to season the ground turkey, such as garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This will help to create a flavorful filling.
  • Cook the ground turkey until it is cooked through: Be sure to cook the ground turkey until it is no longer pink in the center. This will help to ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Use a variety of lettuce leaves: You can use any type of lettuce leaves that you like, such as butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, or iceberg lettuce. Be sure to wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly before using them.
  • Add other vegetables to the lettuce wraps: Feel free to add other vegetables to the lettuce wraps, such as shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, or sliced bell peppers. This will help to add crunch and freshness to the wraps.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps with a variety of dipping sauces: You can serve the lettuce wraps with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, hoisin sauce, or duck sauce.

Conclusion:

Asian-inspired ground turkey lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be made with a variety of different ingredients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give these lettuce wraps a try.

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