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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

If you're looking for a tasty, low-carb dinner idea, these ground turkey lettuce wraps with pickled veggies and Asian style dipping sauce are delicious and satisfying. Quick pickled veggies add a briny touch to the healthy, lean ground turkey breast meat and ribbons of nutrient rich kale.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For quick brine
  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cloves of garlic sliced
  • ½ Jalapeño sliced
  • 1/2" knob ginger sliced
  • 2 cups vegetables like peppers onions, radishes or shaved carrots, sliced
For lettuce wraps
  • non-stick vegetable spray
  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey extra lean breast meat
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ large onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup bell pepper I used an orange bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 cups kale tough stems removed finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon Siracha depending on how much spice you like
  • 1 head boston lettuce also known as hydroponic lettuce
For sauce
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or one packet of sugar substitute I used trivia
  • 3 scallions white and light green parts, thinly sliced,

Instructions

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  1. Add vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave for 2-3 minutes on high. Stir mixture until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  2. Place vegetables in a medium glass bowl, add garlic, jalapeño and ginger. Pour brine over vegetables to cover them. Let brine mixture cool to room temperature and refrigerate 1 hour to chill.
  3. Make dipping sauce by combining ginger, garlic soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and scallions in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
  4. Spray a 10" skillet with vegetable spray and heat over medium high heat, add sesame oil and tilt to coat the pan. Add turkey, browning and breaking up chunks with the back of a fork or spoon as it cooks. Add onion, kale and garlic, continue cooking until onion is softened and fragrant - about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce, hoisin and siracha, stir to combine.
  5. Carefully pull lettuce leaves from the core so they don't tear. Rinse and dry them with a salad spinner or paper towels.
  6. To assemble, scoop a medium spoonful of turkey mixture into a lettuce cup. Top with a few pickled vegetables and a drizzle of the sauce. Carefully fold the lettuce leaf over the filling and eat like a taco.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 3162mg (132%) Potassium 1034mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 9840IU (197%) Vitamin C 68.1mg (76%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 3162mg 132%
Potassium 1034mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 9840IU 197%
Vitamin C 68.1mg 76%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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