Best 4 Turkey Lettuce Boats Recipes

Turkey lettuce boats are a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional turkey sandwiches, combining the flavors of turkey, fresh lettuce, and a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. With their vibrant colors, textures, and tastes, these lettuce wraps are a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

GINGER TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS

Ginger turkey lettuce wraps image

Pile stir-fried turkey mince, carrots and crunchy water chestnuts into lettuce leaf cups for an Asian inspired sharing starter or light lunch

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories Dinner, Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
500g turkey mince (preferably breast)
2 carrots , finely chopped
225g can water chestnuts , drained and finely chopped
200g green beans , finely chopped
2cm piece ginger , peeled and grated
2 garlic cloves , crushed
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 iceberg lettuces , halved and leaves separated
6 tbsp sticky plum sauce or sweet chilli sauce , to serve

Steps:

In a large wok or frying pan, heat the oil and fry the turkey mince until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Tip the carrots, water chestnuts and beans into the pan and stir-fry for 2 mins. Add the ginger and garlic, drizzle over the soy and stir-fry for 1-2 mins more. Add the mince and stir-fry until hot. Season to taste.
To serve, pile the turkey and veg into lettuce leaf 'cups' and drizzle over the plum or chilli sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

TURKEY LETTUCE BOATS

Turkey Lettuce Boats image

These healthy and delicious turkey lettuce boats are quick and easy to make and full of so much flavour. They make a great appetiser for when you're cooking for friends and family or an equally satisfying lunch. They're delicious, light and a great low carbohydrate recipe. We've served ours with a dash of Greek yoghurt and some pumpkin seeds on top.

Provided by hello

Categories Free Of...

Time 12m

Yield 15 boats

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
450 g turkey, lean, mince
2 gem lettuce, baby
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
100 g tomatoes, chopped
60 ml chicken broth
1/2 avocado
1 tomatoes
2 spring onions
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
Crush the garlic cloves, then add into the pan along with the turkey mince and cook over a medium-high heat until the mince has whitened, gently breaking it up as you cook. (Approximately 5 minutes).
Add in the mild chilli powder, cumin, paprika, chopped tomatoes and chicken broth then stir until well combined. Once boiling - reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and leave for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile chop the avocado, tomato and spring onion into small chunks and peal the leaves from the lettuce.
Once the mince is ready, add 1 tablespoon of mince to each lettuce leaf, then top with avocado, tomato, spring onion, Greek yoghurt and pumpkin seeds to serve.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE BOATS

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This is a light chicken salad that is great to serve a brunch or wedding shower. Red grapes and caraway seed add a different spin to a classic recipe, and serving them in romaine leaves makes the fun and prettier than a traditional chicken salad

Provided by Tobychef

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 12 lettuce boats

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 cup red grapes, quartered
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
12 leaves romaine lettuce, boat leaves (in the ready made salad section, you may substitute with belgian endive for smaller portions)

Steps:

Cook the chicken breast and put in a food processor with the onion celery and mayo.
Put mixture in a mixing bowl.
Mix in the other ingredients.
Clean and trim the lettuce to uniform size resembling small tacos.
Fill the lettuce with a quarter cup of the chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 106.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.3

Tips:

Choose fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. This will help the lettuce boats hold their shape and prevent them from getting soggy.
Use a variety of fillings. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
Don't overfill the lettuce boats. You want to be able to close them without them overflowing.
Serve the lettuce boats immediately. This will help prevent the lettuce from wilting.
Garnish the lettuce boats with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil. This will add extra flavor and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

Turkey lettuce boats are a delicious and easy appetizer or light meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey lettuce boats a try!