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Name: Sizzling Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Soy Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 5 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional); 1 head butter lettuce (about 10 leaves), separated and washed; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Lime wedges, for serving

Sizzling Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Soy Glaze

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These Sizzling Turkey Lettuce Wraps deliver big flavor and crunch in an ultra-healthy package. The combination of fresh ginger, garlic, and a ginger-soy glaze elevates lean ground turkey into a craveable weeknight dinner. Crisp lettuce leaves provide a refreshing contrast to the savory filling, while colorful veggies and herbs keep every bite vibrant and satisfying. Perfect for sharing, customizable for different palates, and easy to make in under 30 minutes, these wraps are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add red bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until turkey is cooked through and mixture is glazed, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in half the scallion greens and half the cilantro.
Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with remaining scallion greens, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.