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Close-up of delicious Turkey Lettuce Wraps (PF-Style) filled with seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, and fresh herbs.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps (PF-Style)

Enjoy these flavorful turkey lettuce wraps, inspired by popular restaurant dishes. They offer a light and satisfying alternative to traditional wraps, with a balance of savory filling and crisp lettuce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 343
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For quick brine
  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/2 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 cups vegetables like peppers onions, radishes or shaved carrots, sliced
For lettuce wraps
  • 1 can non-stick vegetable spray
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey extra lean breast meat
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cups kale tough stems removed finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon sriracha 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
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or one packet of sugar substitute

Equipment

  • 2 cup glass measuring cup
  • medium glass bowl
  • 10" skillet
  • Small bowl
  • salad spinner

Method
 

  1. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave for 2-3 minutes on high. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
  2. Place vegetables in a medium glass bowl. Add garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Pour brine over vegetables to cover. Let brine cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to chill.
  3. Make the 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 a 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 sriracha. Stir to combine.
  5. Carefully pull lettuce leaves from the core so they do not tear. Rinse and dry them with a salad spinner or paper towels.
  6. To assemble, scoop a spoonful of turkey mixture into a lettuce cup. Top with pickled vegetables and a drizzle of sauce. Fold the lettuce leaf over the filling and eat like a taco.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 3162mgPotassium: 1034mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9840IUVitamin C: 68.1mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4.2mg

Notes

This recipe offers a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional wraps, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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