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Low-Carb Turkey Lettuce Wraps

A fresh and savory low-carb meal featuring seasoned ground turkey wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts finely diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and pat the butter lettuce leaves dry until crisp.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking into crumbles until browned.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  5. Pour in coconut aminos and rice vinegar.
  6. Add water chestnuts and red pepper flakes, cooking until the sauce reduces into a glossy glaze.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.
  8. Spoon the mixture into lettuce cups and top with shredded carrots.

Notes

Store the turkey mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.