Description
Quick and healthy ground turkey lettuce wrap bowls packed with vegetables and a savory sauce. A delicious weeknight meal that’s low-carb and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets, small
- 1/2 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4–6 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg)
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, sriracha, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 2. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- 3. Stir in bell peppers, carrots, broccoli florets, and snap peas. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce/tamari, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- 5. Pour sauce over turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6. Spoon mixture into lettuce cups and add desired toppings.
Notes
Store filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Keep lettuce leaves separate. Reheat filling gently in a skillet or microwave. Use fresh lettuce leaves for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of filling and 1-2 lettuce cups)
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (depending on toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 8-12g
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg (can vary based on soy sauce)
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 4-6g
- Protein: Approximately 30-35g