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Healthy ground turkey lettuce wrap bowls topped with fresh vegetables.
Clara Whitley

Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Bowls

Light, refreshing, and deliciously savory ground turkey wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey Substitute with chicken or beef if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
  • Optional: crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and grated carrot. Let them cook for another 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the turkey and veggies, and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Assemble the lettuce wraps by placing a generous scoop of the turkey mixture into a lettuce leaf and sprinkling with sliced green onions and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added crunch, consider adding crushed water chestnuts or swapping in other veggies like zucchini or mushrooms. To accommodate dietary preferences, replace turkey with plant-based alternatives like lentils or tempeh. For a spicy kick, add Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce. Prepare the turkey mix ahead of time for quick assembly later.

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