East Asian · dinner
Ginger Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Lean ground turkey with ginger, peppers and a savory soy sauce spooned into crisp lettuce cups.
32125g26g14g
Set out the filling, the lettuce and a bowl of rice and let everyone build their own.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey, 93% lean, raw1 lb
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Fresh ginger2 tsp, minced
- Garlic2 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper1/2, diced
- Carrot1 medium, shredded
- Scallions3, sliced
- Butter lettuce leaves1 head
- Fresh cilantro1/4 cup
- Brown rice, cooked1 1/2 cups
- Low-sodium soy sauce2 tbsp
- Sriracha1/2 tsp
Steps
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
- Stir in the ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the pepper, carrot, soy sauce and sriracha. Cook 3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Fold in the scallions and cilantro.
- Spoon into lettuce cups and serve with the rice.
Adapted from Spend With Pennies