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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Main Dish ยป Poultry ยป Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Published: Aug 31, 2020 ยท Updated: Sep 8, 2020 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    How to make easy, healthy ground turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps. Great for summer lunches, light dinners, and for entertaining.

    white plate with lettuce wraps on a red napkin with a bowl of sauce and turkey mixture with mushrooms and green onions
    • About Ground Turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Asian Lettuce Wraps
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Asian Lettuce Wraps

    About Ground Turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Lettuce wraps bring me so much joy. They're refreshing, delicious and messy. Plus, they're a fun way to add more veggies into your life.

    I started making these years ago when I found a recipe in Cooking Light magazine and have morphed to have my personal preferences. Originally, there were water chestnuts in here, but I honestly didn't love them. Yes, they add a little crunch and texture. But they felt a little pointless, and I hated having to remember to buy them at the store. So now I leave them out.

    Also, I use regular mushrooms and a little more. I like to use extra mushrooms because it helps stretch this meal a little more. Sometimes I even double the mushrooms to feed more or to have extra for later. Plus, extra mushrooms mean extra veggies, and extra veggies is always a good thing.

    For the sauce, you'll need five ingredients that are not at all hard to find. And the sauce is super simple to make. You just stir the sauce ingredients together while the turkey and mushrooms are cooking, and that's it. Once you stir the sauce into the turkey, you're ready to enjoy your Asian lettuce wraps!

    hoisin sauce, ground turkey, green onion, ginger, mushrooms, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, tamari sauce, lettuce and rice vinegar

    Ingredients

    Ground turkey: Any type of ground turkey is fine. I typically use regular. If you decide to use ground turkey breast or extra lean ground turkey, you might want to add an extra tablespoon of oil to the skillet before cooking the turkey and mushrooms to keep them from sticking. Also, I might refer to these as ground turkey Asian lettuce wraps, but you can also use ground chicken. Ground chicken or ground chicken breast will both work. Remember that chicken breast, like turkey breast, is very lean so you'll probably need to add oil to keep it from sticking.

    Mushrooms: White mushrooms or button mushrooms are what I usually use in this recipe. Feel free to use portobello, baby portobello, or crimini (or brown) mushrooms. My preferred option is white mushrooms simply because they are budget-friendly.

    Garlic: Fresh garlic is added to this recipe for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.

    Ginger: Same as the garlic, fresh ginger is preferred. However, ground ginger can be ok.

    Green onions: While these aren't 100% mandatory, I do like the slight kick the green onions give the Asian Lettuce Wrap filling.

    Hoisin sauce: Hoisin sauce is the base of the sauce for these Asian lettuce wraps. Any store-bought or homemade hoisin sauce works. If needed, use gluten free hoisin sauce.

    Tamari sauce: The tamari sauce is used to add richness and saltiness to the sauce. I prefer tamari sauce to soy sauce simply because I like its taste. But you can easily replace the tamari sauce with soy sauce. Remember that soy sauce isn't gluten free, so use tamari sauce is you need these to be gluten free.

    Rice vinegar: The vinegar gives your sauce a hit of brightness and tanginess to balance the flavors. Rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar will both work.

    Sriracha sauce: The hoisin sauce is a little sweet, the tamari gives it depth, while the rice vinegar gives the sauce tanginess. So you need the sriracha sauce to give it a little kick. Feel free to decrease the amount or omit if you want these to be mild. I find the sauce to not be very spicy, but start with less than called for and increase as needed.

    Sesame oil: A little bit of sesame oil goes a long way, and it's a crucial ingredient in the sauce to give it that nutty flavor. You can use regular or toasted sesame oil. Make sure your sesame oil hasn't gone bad because it'll ruin the whole sauce; I like to store it in the fridge to help prevent that.

    Lettuce: Boston lettuce, bibb lettuce, and iceberg lettuce all work well for lettuce wraps.

    Cost of Recipe

    • ground turkey 1 pound: $3.98
    • mushrooms 8 ounces: $1.98
    • garlic 2 teaspoons: $0.12
    • ginger 1 teaspoon: $0.12
    • green onions 6: $0.60
    • hoisin sauce 4 tablespoons: $0.84
    • tamari sauce 4 tablespoons: $0.84
    • rice vinegar 2 tablespoons: $0.14
    • sriracha sauce 2 teaspoons: $0.06
    • sesame oil 1 teaspoon: $0.09
    • lettuce 1 head: $2.99

    TOTAL COST: $11.76 (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2020) or $2.94/serving

    six frame collage with skillet of mushroom and ground turkey cooking then adding garlic and ginger. Stirring together sauce ingredients then pouring over cooked turkey in a blue bowl. Plate with lettuce wraps

    How to Make Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Time needed: 30 minutes.

    These ground turkey Asian lettuce wraps are a delicious, fun light dinner or lunch. They're a tasty way to eat extra veggies.

    1. Cook the mushrooms and ground turkey in a large skillet.

    2. Add garlic and ginger.

      Sauté until fragrant.

    3. Meanwhile, stir together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

    4. Pour sauce over the cooked turkey and mushrooms.

      Use about half of the sauce.

    5. Fill lettuce cups with turkey mixture.

    6. Enjoy with extra sauce as a dipping sauce.

      brunette female dipping a lettuce wrap into sauce while standing in the kitchen. extra lettuce and ingredients are on the table

    Recipe Tips

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    Ground turkey: Ground chicken will easily work in place of the turkey.

    Ginger: you can use ground ginger in place of fresh if needed. It won't be as tasty but it'll still be good. Use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger instead of fresh.

    Garlic: substitute fresh garlic with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. There won't be too much of a taste difference.

    Green onions: You could also use chives or add diced yellow or red onions to the skillet when adding the turkey to cook together for added flavor.

    Tamari sauce: use soy sauce in place of tamari. However, note that soy sauce is not gluten free.

    white bowl of brown sauce pouring into a blue bowl filled with ground turkey and mushrooms

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    These are already dairy free and egg free. To make them gluten free, use gluten free hoisin sauce and tamari sauce. These are not soy free. Double check ingredients to make sure.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    I'm not really sure how you can make a mistake. If there's not enough sauce, add more. There isn't really a thing as "too much sauce" in these lettuce wraps. If you forget to add an ingredient (like green onions), simply stir it in at the end. Or omit if needed (in the case of garlic, ginger or green onions).

    Make Ahead Ideas

    Making these ground turkey asian lettuce wraps ahead of time is a great option to save you time later. Simply cook the ingredients in the skillet and transfer to an airtight container. Mix together the sauce ingredients, and store those in an airtight container.

    Storage Suggestions

    Leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to one month. Simply reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

    Be sure to store separately so you can have a dipping sauce to use when enjoying the Asian lettuce wraps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nutrition Benefits

    One of the best parts about lettuce wraps is that they are a tasty way to eat extra veggies. If nothing else, you're getting veggies in the wrap, but these ground turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps have extra with the mushrooms and green onions. So you're getting lots of vitamins and minerals plus a little fiber.

    Thanks to the ground turkey, you get a hefty dose of protein which will give these staying power. However, these are low carb so don't forget to add some extra carbs to make this satisfying and satiated for enough time.

    hand and spoon filling lettuce leaves with ground turkey and mushrooms

    What to Serve with Asian Lettuce Wraps

    These lettuce wraps are very low in carbohydrates and calories, so you'll want to add an extra side or two to make sure you're satisfied. To make these as easy as possible, I'd add some chips. You can even make your own Microwave Potato Chips without turning on the oven. Or you can make Miso Potato Salad to continue with the Asian-inspired theme.

    Final thoughts:

    There’s something about a lettuce wrap that makes me so happy. Maybe it’s the refreshing crunch you get from the cool lettuce or the fact that you get to eat with your hands. Either way, I love these saucy lettuce wraps full of Asian flavors.

    MORE LETTUCE WRAP RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Salsa Turkey Lettuce Wraps
    • Corned Beef & Cabbage Lettuce Wraps
    • Peanutty Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Tofu & Rice Lettuce Wraps

    white plate with lettuce wraps on a red napkin with a bowl of sauce and turkey mixture with mushrooms and green onions

    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    How to make easy, healthy ground turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps. Great for lunches, light dinners, and for entertaining.
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $11.76 || $2.94/serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
    • 8 ounces mushrooms about 8 mushrooms, diced
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
    • 6 green onions diced
    • 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
    • 4 tablespoons tamari sauce or soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 8-10 large lettuce leaves

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add turkey and mushrooms to the skillet, and cook until turkey is done and mushrooms have released their juices, about 10 minutes. 
    • Add in garlic and ginger, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, tamari sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
    • Transfer the cooked turkey mixture to a large bowl. Pour half of the sauce (about ⅓ cup) in the turkey mixture, and mix everything together. Reserve the remaining (⅓ cup) of sauce for serving.
    • Serve turkey mixture in lettuce leaves with sauce. Enjoy!

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    Nutrition Facts
    Asian Lettuce Wraps
    Amount Per Serving (2 wraps)
    Calories 204 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 0g0%
    Cholesterol 62mg21%
    Sodium 1381mg60%
    Potassium 621mg18%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 31g62%
    Vitamin A 355IU7%
    Vitamin C 6.9mg8%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This post was originally published August 27, 2012. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.

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    1. Beth - Slice of Southern says

      September 08, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      Oh these look so good! Hope everything turned out okay for you with Issac.
      Thanks for sharing on Southern Sundays.
      Come back soon!
      Beth

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      • memeinge says

        September 10, 2012 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks! Isaac didn't do too much to affect me other than take out my power for 4 days which resulted in the loss of everything in my freezer & refrigerator. I got very lucky

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