Best 7 Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Are you craving something flavorful and exciting to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our ultimate guide to preparing scrumptious and fiery "Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps". With this culinary adventure, you'll embark on a journey of culinary delight, combining the succulent flavors of ground turkey, a medley of aromatic spices, and the crisp freshness of lettuce leaves. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and prepare yourself for an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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My go-to meal after an evening run is this satisfying turkey wrap with jicama, a potato-like root veggie used in Mexican cooking. -Christie Arp, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped peeled jicama or celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup julienned carrot
6 Bibb lettuce leaves
Hot mustard, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with jicama and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, ginger, garlic and peppers. Add carrot; cook and stir until liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes., Serve in lettuce. If desired, serve with mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces ground turkey
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or spicy mustard
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
8 to 12 large iceberg lettuce leaves, cleaned and dry
Shredded carrots, for serving
Bean sprouts, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • For the filling: Brown the turkey in the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and water chestnuts, and cook until the mushrooms soften. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar, pour over the turkey mixture and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • For the drizzling sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, mustard, Sriracha, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.
  • Serve the turkey mixture with the lettuce leaves, drizzling sauce and vegetables for lettuce wrap assembly.

TURKEY VERDE LETTUCE WRAPS



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I think this dish is a clever pairing of low-fat food with high-end flavor. It'll certainly satisfy your cravings for a spicy and fun dish. - Stephanie Barron, Lake Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (17.6 ounces each) turkey breast cutlets, cut into 1-inch strips
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa verde
12 romaine leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey mixture in batches; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Return all turkey to pan. Stir in salsa; heat through. Serve in romaine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS



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These lettuce cups filled with spicy ground pork take inspiration from Larb. Found in several Southeast Asian countries, Larb usually features seasoned ground meat served with sticky rice or lettuce cups, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. Toasted rice powder is typically mixed into the seasoning for some crunch and to help thicken the dressing. Katie opts for ground peanuts instead to achieve a similar texture and nutty flavor. These can also be made with ground chicken, duck, turkey, or crumbled tofu in place of the ground pork. Fresh and flavorful, these lettuce cups are super easy to make at home any night of the week.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from about 1/2-inch piece)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (about 1 tablespoon)
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 head Bibb, butter or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Fresh mint leaves, for serving
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
Sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • For the scallion and carrot relish: Toss the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, carrots, scallions and lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • For the pork: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and once hot, the pork. Cook the pork, breaking it up with the back of your spoon until it browns and is no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook until they are aromatic and incorporated, another minute. Add the hoisin and stir to combine, then add the soy sauce. Cook until the pork is sticky and glazed, about 3 minutes. Transfer the pork to a serving bowl.
  • Serve the pork with the lettuce leaves, some scallion and carrot relish, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, peanuts and sriracha, letting everyone build their own wraps with all the fixings.

FIVE-SPICE TURKEY & LETTUCE WRAPS



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Found online at Eating Well, I like that it uses brown rice since I'm trying to convert our household from white rice to brown. You can serve with your choice of dipping sauce and some fresh sliced mango on the side!

Provided by carmenskitchen

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup instant brown rice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 lb 93% -lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see Note)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 heads boston lettuce, leaves separated
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and or chives
1 large carrot, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • 3. To serve, spoon portions of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 562.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 24.1

STIR-FRIED TURKEY IN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Who doesn't love taking a bite out of lettuce wraps? Whether you serve them as a starter or the main course, this Asian-inspired recipe is absolutely delicious. Our version is made with ground turkey, soy sauce, fish sauce, finger ginger, and serrano chile peppers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons fish sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
2 large heads Bibb, Boston, or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high until hot. Add oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add shallot, ginger, garlic, and chile and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, 5 minutes. Add half the sauce to skillet and stir until meat is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve in lettuce leaves with remaining sauce.

SPICY THAI-STYLE LETTUCE WRAPS



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Any leftover pulled or shredded meat--think rotisserie chicken or pulled pork--would work in these quick and flavorful wraps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Brisket Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium carrots
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Thai red chile, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt
Bibb lettuce leaves, separated
Warm shredded Wine-Braised Brisket
Cucumber slices, for serving
Fresh basil leaves, for serving
Hoisin sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Shave carrots into ribbons with a peeler. Toss together in a bowl with vinegar, lime juice, chile, and sugar. Season with salt. Assemble wraps by filling lettuce leaves with carrot mixture, brisket, cucumber slices, basil, and hoisin sauce.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: This will help you save time and ensure that everything is ready when you need it. Chop the vegetables, cook the ground turkey, and make the sauce ahead of time.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lettuce wraps. Look for crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful ground turkey.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your liking: If you like things spicy, add more sriracha or red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of spice.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps immediately: This is when they are at their best. The lettuce will start to wilt if you wait too long.

Conclusion:

Spicy turkey lettuce wraps are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give spicy turkey lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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