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Fresh and Flavorful Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Sesame & Ginger

A fresh and healthy meal featuring ground turkey,ginger, and sesame wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light andflavorful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Filling:
  • o 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • o 3 green onions thinly sliced (divided: white and green parts)
  • o 2 teaspoons fresh ginger chopped
  • o 1 pound ground turkey
  • o 1 cup shredded carrots
  • o 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • o 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • o 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • For Serving:
  • o 1 head bibb or butter lettuce separated into leaves
  • o Fresh cilantro chopped
  • o Green onions green parts, sliced
  • o Lime slices

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Turkey:
  • o Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • o Add the white parts of the green onions and chopped fresh ginger.
  • Add the Ground Turkey:
  • o Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • o Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey is browned and fully cooked through.
  • Incorporate the Vegetables:
  • o Add the shredded carrots to the skillet and stir to combine with the turkey.
  • Season the Filling:
  • o Pour the low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar over the turkey mixture. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and stir everything together until well coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble the Wraps:
  • o Spoon the turkey mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Top each wrap with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions (green parts), and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  • Serve:
  • o Arrange the assembled wraps on a serving platter and enjoy immediately. These wraps are best eaten fresh, but you can also serve the turkey filling with steamed rice or noodles for a different take on the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword Turkey Lettuce Wraps
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