Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These turkey lettuce wraps are a quick, healthy meal with savory minced turkey, fresh lettuce, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a light dinner or meal prep.
Equipment
- Frying pan (skillet)
Ingredients
For the Turkey Filling
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 500 g minced turkey (7% fat)
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 red chili thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
To Serve
- 12 baby gem lettuce leaves washed and dried
- 6 spring onions (scallions) finely sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- sweet chili sauce or sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat.
- Add the minced turkey and fry for 5 minutes, breaking up any large pieces, until lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and chili, then fry for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, white pepper, and water. Fry for 2 more minutes until the turkey is golden brown. Turn off the heat.
- Divide the turkey mixture among the lettuce leaves.
- Top with spring onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and a drizzle of chili sauce before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add shredded carrots or cucumber. You can also swap turkey for chicken or tofu if preferred.