I have been looking for ways to eat a little healthier and lighten up some of our meals. These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are definitely a great way to have a simple, delicious, and lite lunch or dinner.
I made them with ground turkey, fresh ginger, garlic, and just a few other ingredients. I was surprised at how much my family enjoyed them!
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Ingredients needed
- Ground Turkey
- Olive oil
- Butter lettuce
- Green onions
- Carrots
- Shallot
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Salt
How to prepare this recipe
To prepare the Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps...
- Wash the leaves of the butterhead lettuce. Set aside to dry.
- Peel and grate the carrots, chop the green onions, and set aside.
- Heat pan over medium heat, add olive oil and ground turkey. Crumble turkey while it cooks.
- After cooking the ground turkey for a bit add the seasonings. Stir to release the flavors.
- Then add the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Cook until completely done.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Scoop turkey into a piece of lettuce and top with grated carrots and green onions.
Easy to prepare (I like this!), everyone enjoyed them (I love this!).
Recipe
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 head Butter Lettuce
- 1 -2 Carrots peeled and shredded
- 3-5 Green Onions chopped
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic chopped
- Red Pepper Flakes to taste (I use about ¼ teaspoon)
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- Splash of Rice Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Wash lettuce leaves and set aside to dry.
- Peel and grate carrots, set aside,
- Chop green onions, set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground turkey. Start to brown and break into small pieces.
- While the turkey is cooking, just a little pink left, add the shallots, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a little salt. Stir and continue to cook.
- Add the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Cook until the meat is done and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Scoop turkey into a piece of lettuce and top with grated carrots and green onions.
- Enjoy!
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