Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Name: Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 medium green onions (sliced); 1 medium yellow pepper (seeded and diced); ¼ teaspoon ground ginger OR ½ teaspoon fresh ginger root (peeled and grated); 1 pound ground turkey; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 8 large leaves iceberg lettuce

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My Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap recipe are truly the best lettuce wraps EVER and SO easy! Enjoy this asian inspired turkey lettuce wraps as a light and quick dinner. These are as good as P.F. Changs, but healthier and homemade!

meat mixed with some vegetables in lettuce.

Easy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

This lettuce wraps recipe gives a mouthwatering combination of the warm turkey filling with the cold and crisp lettuce. You are going to love how satisfying these asian lettuce wraps are.

These ground turkey lettuce wraps are what I make when we get a craving for PF Chang’s style food. It has all of those great Asian flavors like ginger, soy sauce and green onions, but a lot healthier. (And they’re healthier than tacos because the lettuce is, well, lettuce!)

Why you’ll love this recipe

Paleo, low-carb and keto friendly
Quick and easy to make, just 30 minutes
Fresh and full of asian inspired flavors
Perfect make-ahead meal for lunch or dinner

process shot of the turkey lettuce wraps.

Ingredients needed

Green onions: thinly sliced
Pepper: I’m dicing one yellow pepper – you can swap a red bell pepper if you want
Lettuce: I’m using large iceberg lettuce leaves but you can also use butter lettuce leaves.
Ginger: you can use either ground or grated fresh ginger
Ground turkey: use any meat you like. Ground chicken and beef work great in this lettuce wraps recipe.
Chili powder: this is what makes your meat aromatic and savory. You can also use red pepper flakes.
Soy sauce: I’m using low-sodium soy sauce for this recipe but you can use regular as well.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

How to make ground turkey lettuce wraps

Heat the olive oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add the green onions, bell pepper and ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the ground turkey and the chili powder. Cook the stir in soy sauce.
Serve hot turkey mixture in the lettuce leaves. Garnish with additional chopped green onions, optional.

Good Side Dishes for Lettuce Wraps

Easy airfryer broccoli
Easy chicken fried rice
Garlic Green Beans
If you don’t want to use the lettuce wraps you can serve this in a bowl with rice or cauliflower rice.

Expert Tips

Add some sriracha sauce over your turkey lettuce wraps for a slightly spicy taste
If your lettuce wrap is breaking, add another layer or two before scooping in ground turkey
After you wash your lettuce leaves, be sure to dry the leaves thoroughly
Feel free to add in more veggies or change the protein choice
Add some hoisin sauce to add a slight sweet flavor to your ground turkey or add a dash of sesame oil
I also love the idea of adding a minced clove garlic to the mixture too
Add some water chestnuts or walnuts for crunch

FAQs

Can I use ground beef or ground chicken?

Yes, you can! This turkey lettuce wraps recipe works great with ground beef or ground chicken.

What lettuce is best for lettuce wraps?

Large iceberg lettuce leaves are my favorite because you just scoop, wrap and devour!

How to store leftovers?

Store the remaining meat in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.