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Healthy Turkey and Veggie Lettuce Wraps – Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea


  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Healthy Turkey and Veggie Lettuce Wraps are a quick, low-carb dinner packed with lean ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes.

2. Cook ground turkey until browned.

3. Add carrot, bell pepper and zucchini.

4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and ginger.

5. Simmer for 2 minutes and season to taste.

6. Spoon filling into lettuce leaves.

7. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds and lime before serving.

Notes

  • Use romaine lettuce if butter lettuce isn’t available.
  • Store filling separately for up to 4 days.
  • Great for meal prep.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Eats
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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