Description
Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Bowls are a quick and customizable meal that serves four and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (454 g, lean (93% or similar))
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped (about ½ cup / ~80 g))
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for GF)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 medium bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced or julienned)
- 8–12 butter lettuce leaves (or romaine hearts)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped (optional))
- 1 medium avocado (sliced (optional topping))
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare produce: Rinse and pat dry lettuce leaves; shred carrots and cabbage; slice bell pepper and cucumber; mince garlic and grate ginger; chop onion and cilantro; slice avocado if using. Set components in separate bowls for quick assembly.
- Heat the pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and let it warm until shimmering.
- Brown the turkey: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the hot skillet. Break it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Push the turkey to the side (or remove briefly), add a touch more oil if pan is dry, then add chopped onion. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Season and simmer: Stir onions/garlic/ginger into the turkey. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp sriracha (if using). Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2–3 minutes so flavors meld. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or extra lime/soy as needed.
- Finish and add texture: If you like, stir in half the shredded carrots or a few tablespoons of cabbage into the turkey for integrated texture. Remove skillet from heat.
- Assemble bowls: Place 2–3 washed lettuce leaves per serving (or a lettuce “bowl”) on each plate. Spoon a generous portion of warm turkey into the lettuce. Top with remaining shredded carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, sliced avocado, cilantro, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve: Offer extra lime wedges and hot sauce at the table. Eat as a lettuce cup or use a fork to enjoy as a bowl. Serve with rice optionally.
- Storage & reheating: Store cooked turkey separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep lettuce and crunchy toppings separate and assemble just before serving. Reheat turkey on the stovetop over low-medium heat or in the microwave, stirring once or twice.
Notes
- This recipe is family-friendly and ideal for meal prep.
- Each serving is roughly 360 calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap