Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready for a light, fresh, and flavor-packed meal that’s healthy yet super satisfying? These Turkey and Veggie Lettuce Wraps are the perfect balance of savory ground turkey, crunchy veggies, and crisp lettuce leaves. They’re quick to make, fun to eat, and full of wholesome goodness! 🥬🥕🍗
🥬🥕 Turkey and Veggie Lettuce Wraps 🥕🥬
Ingredients:
- For the filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 zucchini, finely diced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (pork-free version)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For serving:
- 1 head butter lettuce (or romaine), leaves separated
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Lime wedges for squeezing 🍋
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6–7 minutes.
- Stir in carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still a little crisp.
- Mix in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Stir well and let simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat. Spoon the turkey mixture into crisp lettuce leaves.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice. 🌿✨
- Roll them up like little tacos and enjoy! 🌯💚
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 min | 🔥 Cooking Time: 15 min | ⏳ Total Time: 25 min
⚡ Calories per serving: ~220 | 🍽️ Servings: 4
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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️
