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Quick Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Lean ground turkey in a savory sauce with hoisin and sesame is really flavorful. This makes for a great appetizer or main dish and my family can’t get enough.

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces sliced water chestnuts 1 can, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 head butterleaf lettuce or iceberg lettuce
  • toppings as desired see notes
  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha or to taste

Directions :

  • Whisk sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large pan, cook ground turkey, ginger, and garlic until no pink remains.
  • Stir in water chestnuts and red pepper. Cook until pepper is tender. Add sauce and simmer until thickened and heated through.
  • Serve warm, spooned into lettuce cups with your favorite toppings.