Description
These Low Sodium Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, flavorful meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Made with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a savory low-sodium sauce, they offer all the deliciousness of traditional Asian flavors without the extra salt.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (can sub for ½ teaspoon ginger powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (use low-sodium hoisin sauce if you can find it)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, sriracha sauce (use sparingly)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the pepper is softened. Add the ginger and garlic powder and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and sauté it with the vegetables until browned.
- Add the water chestnuts, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Sauté all of the ingredients together for 4-5 minutes.
- Spoon the turkey into your lettuce leaves and add your favorite toppings!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian