Best 5 Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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If you are striving to eat healthier and minimize your carb intake, you can't go wrong with these nutrient-rich, flavorful, and satisfying Thai turkey lettuce wraps. Ground turkey is seasoned with aromatic herbs and zesty spices, and then sautéed until perfectly cooked. It is then combined with a variety of colorful and crunchy vegetables, like shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, and chopped green onions. These wraps are super easy to assemble. Simply spoon the flavorful turkey mixture onto lettuce leaves, top with your favorite condiments, and enjoy a guilt-free meal that's bursting with nutrition and flavor.

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THAI TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Little turkey lettuce wraps pack big Thai flavor with ginger, lime, cilantro and fish sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 bunch scallions, sliced (white and green parts kept separate)
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
Hot cooked white rice, for serving
1 head of Boston lettuce, leaves separated, for serving

Steps:

  • MAKE THE FILLING: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, scallion whites, and seafood seasoning. Cook until the vegetables start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and scallion greens and cook until the liquid is almost completely absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice. Remove from the heat.
  • SERVE: Spoon the filling over the hot cooked rice and serve with lime wedges and lettuce leaves to make lettuce wraps.

THAI TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Lettuce leaves add refreshing crunch to a Thai-seasoned filling. They go from start to finish in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons garlic and red chile paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
12 medium Bibb lettuce leaves, rinsed, patted dry with paper towel

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain and return to skillet. Stir in green onions, cilantro, mint, lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, chile paste, sugar and red pepper flakes. Cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until hot.
  • To serve, spoon 2 heaping tablespoons turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons carrots and 1 teaspoon peanuts onto each lettuce leaf; wrap around filling. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Lettuce Wrap, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

THAI LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 butter lettuce leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup cucumber slices
1 cup cooked thin rice noodles
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • For the chicken and marinade: Mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and grated garlic in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat.
  • Remove the chicken strips from the marinade and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the peanuts and cilantro.
  • For the lettuce and fillings: Set out the lettuce, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and rice noodles on the serving platter.
  • To assemble, use the butter lettuce leaves to contain the chicken and fillings. Add some chili and hoisin sauce, then roll them up and eat!

ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Chopped frozen vegetables make these Asian turkey lettuce wraps a snap. Add some chili sauce if you want to spice it up a bit. -Susan Riley, Allen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped
10 Boston lettuce leaves
Additional hoisin sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink., Coarsely chop stir-fry vegetables; add to the pan. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar and oil. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from the heat; stir in onions. Place a scant 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each lettuce leaf; fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional hoisin sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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:

  • Use high-quality ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is made from 100% turkey breast meat. This will ensure that your lettuce wraps are lean and flavorful.
  • Season the turkey well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the turkey, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Cook the turkey until it is browned. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the turkey.
  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. This will help to hold the lettuce wraps together and give them a refreshing crunch.
  • Fill the lettuce wraps with a variety of toppings. This could include things like shredded carrots, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and cilantro.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps with a dipping sauce. This could be a simple soy sauce or a more complex sauce, such as a Thai peanut sauce.

Conclusion:

Thai turkey lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your lettuce wraps spicy or mild, vegetarian or meaty, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Thai turkey lettuce wraps a try!

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