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Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Bowls

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Light and flavorful ground turkey lettuce wrap bowls with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a fresh, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 8–10 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  5. Stir in grated carrots and bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Simmer briefly to combine flavors.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Arrange lettuce leaves in bowls, add rice or quinoa if using, and spoon the turkey mixture on top.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Add water chestnuts for extra crunch.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Store filling separately from lettuce for meal prep.
  • Swap turkey for ground chicken or tofu if desired.

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