Thai Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Description
Thai Lettuce Wraps start with ground turkey cooked in coconut or olive oil until browned. Red curry paste, garlic, diced red bell pepper, chopped cabbage, and ginger are added to the pan, stir-fried together to meld flavors and soften the vegetables slightly. Dried basil and chopped green onions are stirred in near the end to add fresh herbaceousness and a mild onion flavor to the savory filling.
The filling is spooned into fresh romaine lettuce leaves, which provide a crisp, cooling contrast to the warm, spiced meat mixture. Optional hoisin or soy sauce can be added to adjust seasoning and add sweetness or saltiness as preferred. The wraps offer a balance of textures and a flavorful, mildly spicy Thai-inspired profile.
This dish works well as a light main course or appetizer, appealing for those seeking a low-carb or fresh vegetable option. Substitutions such as ground chicken, lean ground beef, or chopped mushrooms maintain the recipe's texture and adaptability.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey for a vegetarian option use chopped mushrooms would be fabulous, lean or ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cabbage chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated or 1 tablespoon of ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 4 green onions chopped
- romaine lettuce
- hoisin sauce optional, or soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add ground meat and cook about 5 minutes on medium-high heat until it begins to brown.
- Add red curry paste, garlic, diced peppers, cabbage and stir-fry for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add ginger and basil.
- Stir in green onions and toss.
- Spoon into pieces of lettuce.
- ENJOY!!
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or lean ground beef for the turkey if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, chopped mushrooms provide a similar texture and absorb flavors well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2330IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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