Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps | Low Carb

This recipe for Low Carb Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps is a family favorite at our house.  Not only are these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps easy to make in less than 30 minutes but this recipe is also Low Carb.  The lettuce serves as the perfect crunchy wrap to eat the savory filling which is packed with high fiber edamame and carrots. I like to make this recipe as a main entree during busy weeknights but you can also serve this as a fun appetizer during holidays or parties.  These Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are incredibly hearty, healthy and filling!

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What Ingredients You Need to Make Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps:

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey (90/10 minimum)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
• 20 iceberg lettuce leaves

How to Make Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps:

Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil and ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, 4-6 minutes.

Next add the minced garlic, onions, carrots, edamame, and green onions. Now cook the turkey until all the of it is white and the onions are translucent, 6-8 minutes.

As a next step,  add the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha to the skillet, and stir to evenly coat everything in the skillet.

Next, bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.

To serve spoon ¼ cup of filling in each lettuce leaf and enjoy.

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps | Low-Carb

Created by: Brooke Farmer

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

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Easy to make and delicious, this recipe for Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps is low-carb and packed with nutrient dense vegetables and fiber.

Ingredients

 

• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 12 ounce bag frozen edamame
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp less-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
• 20 iceberg lettuce leaves

Instructions

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil and ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, 4-6 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic, onions, carrots, edamame, and green onions. Cook until all the turkey is white and the onions are translucent, 6-8 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sriracha to the skillet, and stir to evenly coat everything.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.
• Spoon ¼ cup of filling in each lettuce leaf.

Notes

Calories from Fat: 48

WWP+: 6

SmartPoints: 6

 

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