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Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey

Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Turkey

Savory seasoned turkey with crunchy vegetables in crisp lettuce cups

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

27m

Total

240

Calories

26g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

12g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

8g

Net Carbs

10g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

20

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

2

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 head Butter lettuce (leaves separated)
  • 1 can (8oz) Water chestnuts (diced)
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms (diced)
  • 4 Green onions (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat

  2. 2

    Add ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through

  3. 3

    Drain any excess liquid from the pan

  4. 4

    Push turkey to the sides and add grated ginger and minced garlic to the center

  5. 5

    Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant

  6. 6

    Add diced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until softened

  7. 7

    Stir in diced water chestnuts

  8. 8

    In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using)

  9. 9

    Pour sauce over the turkey mixture and stir to combine

  10. 10

    Add chopped green onions and cook for 1 more minute

  11. 11

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly

  12. 12

    Spoon turkey mixture into individual lettuce cups

  13. 13

    Serve immediately while filling is warm and lettuce is crisp

💡 Tips

  • •Choose crisp, cup-shaped lettuce leaves for best wrapping
  • •Can substitute ground chicken or lean beef for turkey
  • •Add shredded carrots for extra crunch and color
  • •Prepare filling ahead and reheat before serving