Asian Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Savory, slightly sweet ground turkey in a hoisin-ginger sauce wrapped in crisp butter lettuce cups—low-carb, refreshing, and seriously addictive.
PROTEIN 34g
CALORIES 320
P:E RATIO 10.6
TIME 18m
YIELD 3
P:E 10.6
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
450g (1 lb) lean ground turkey 34G PROTEIN
1 head butter lettuce (about 12 leaves) DAIRY
1/2 cup (50g) diced water chestnuts FLAVOR
2 green onions, sliced FLAVOR
3 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced FLAVOR
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce FLAVOR
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce FLAVOR
1 tablespoon rice vinegar FLAVOR
1 teaspoon sesame oil FLAVOR
1 tablespoon vegetable oil FLAVOR
Sriracha and lime wedges for serving FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store turkey filling separately from lettuce in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble just before eating.
- Batching: Water chestnuts add a crucial crunch factor—don't skip them.
- Reheat: Reheat turkey filling in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or in a skillet for 2-3 minutes.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
03
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Add water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the turkey.
05
STEP 5
Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
06
STEP 6
Spoon the turkey mixture into butter lettuce cups. Serve with sriracha and lime wedges.