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    Home » What We're Eating » Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    Published: Apr 9, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    For a light, fresh, and flavorful meal, try these high-protein and low calorie Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps! They can be prepared in advance for a quick and easy lunch or dinner when you don't have time to cook!

    Asian Turkey Lettuce wraps garnished with avocado and cashews on a plate

    I love, love, love the combination of sweet and savory flavors that you often find in Asian cuisine.

    The only problem is that those same sweet-and-savory dishes are often deep-fried and laden with sugar, calories, sodium, and saturated fat (hello, General Tso's Chicken)!

    These lettuce wraps are the best of both worlds, though -- light, low-calorie, fresh, and bursting with zesty flavors. It's a meal that just makes your tastebuds happy and completely satisfies your body and your mind!

    Overhead shot of asian turkey lettuce wraps on a plate

    This convenient supper, which can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat, is SO versatile. It's delicious warm, it's great at room temperature, and it's even great straight out of the refrigerator! Leftover Chinese food is always a good idea, right?!

    Turkey Lettuce Wraps on a plate with sliced avocado at the side

    You can wrap the turkey mixture in big, soft, butter lettuce leaves for a light, grain-free option, or you can use traditional flour tortillas instead. It's a one-pan meal that everyone at the table can enjoy! The meat is even great over rice or cauliflower rice if you're ready to mix it up...

    An overhead shot of a head of butter lettuce on a blue background

    Topping Ideas For These Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    • And don't forget the toppings! I think of the turkey mixture as the base for the lettuce wraps -- and the rest is a finishing touch.
    • chopped peanuts or salted cashews for crunch
    • a creamy slice of avocado
    • a few sprigs of fresh cilantro
    • sliced green onions
    • a squeeze of lime juice

    You'll feel like you're dining in an exotic Thai restaurant...while noshing on healthy fare from the comfort of your own kitchen!

    Front shot of lettuce wraps on a white plate with black trim

    More healthy dinner recipes that you might enjoy:

    • Sheet Pan Dinner: Maple-Glazed Salmon with Sweet Potatoes
    • Dump-and-Bake Chicken and Mushrooms
    • Skillet Pork Chops with Zucchini and Squash
    • Dump-and-Bake Mediterranean Chicken
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    Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a high protein, low calorie, healthy dinner or lunch recipe!
    Course Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Keyword lettuce wraps, turkey wraps
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 185kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. ground turkey breast*
    • ½ cup Asian toasted sesame salad dressing such as Kraft Lite Asian Toasted Sesame dressing or Newman’s Own Sesame Ginger dressing
    • 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ½ cup finely diced celery
    • ½ cup finely diced carrots
    • 3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
    • 4 green onions sliced
    • 8 large Boston lettuce leaves
    • Optional garnish: fresh cilantro toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté turkey breast, salad dressing, soy sauce, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring regularly, until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender.
    • Add cabbage and green onions and cook over low heat for about 3 more minutes (or until cabbage is wilted).
    • Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves, roll up, and eat!

    Notes

    * You can substitute with an equal amount of ground chicken breast or extra lean ground beef, but make sure that the meat you’re using is 98% or 99% lean. This is because you will not be draining the fat off of the skillet, so any meat with more fat in it will make your dish greasy.
    Cooking Just for Two? You can cut the ingredients in half and follow the same cooking instructions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of the turkey mixture (about 1.25 cups per serving) | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29.7g | Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 768mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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    1. Emily

      July 18, 2018 at 5:33 am

      5 stars
      Wow these look SO delicious and perfect for weeknight when you want something quick and healthy!

      Reply
      • Blair

        July 18, 2018 at 6:14 am

        Exactly! So light and fresh! 🙂

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