Turkey Lettuce Cups

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This Asian inspired appetizer is a great starter when entertaining a large group or just you and your family. Both simple and delicious, whoever eats these yummy bites, will be back for seconds so you may need to make a double batch!

Yields5 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
 2 lbs 93/7 lean ground turkey
 2 garlic cloves
 ¼ tsp ground ginger
 4 green onionsthinly sliced
 16 oz sliced water chestnutsdrained and chopped
 ¼ cup hoisin sauce
 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
 2 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp roasted red chili paste
 15 Boston lettuce leaves
 Optional: shredded carrots, bean sprouts and/or chopped fresh cilantro as toppings
1

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add turkey, garlic, onion and ginger and cook for 6 minutes or until turkey is browned, breaking into chunks with a spoon while cooking.

2

Combine turkey mixture and chopped water chestnuts in a large bowl. Set aside.

3

In a small bowl, whisk hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar and roasted red chili paste and drizzle over turkey mixture. Stir to combine completely.

4

Wash lettuce leaves and place on a large tray.

5

Divide turkey mixture into equal parts and place inside each of the lettuce leaves. Fold over and seal with a toothpick or have guests grab one and fold over like a taco. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

1 wrap


Amount per serving
Calories309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 708mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 2 lbs 93/7 lean ground turkey
 2 garlic cloves
 ¼ tsp ground ginger
 4 green onionsthinly sliced
 16 oz sliced water chestnutsdrained and chopped
 ¼ cup hoisin sauce
 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
 2 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp roasted red chili paste
 15 Boston lettuce leaves
 Optional: shredded carrots, bean sprouts and/or chopped fresh cilantro as toppings

Directions

1

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add turkey, garlic, onion and ginger and cook for 6 minutes or until turkey is browned, breaking into chunks with a spoon while cooking.

2

Combine turkey mixture and chopped water chestnuts in a large bowl. Set aside.

3

In a small bowl, whisk hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar and roasted red chili paste and drizzle over turkey mixture. Stir to combine completely.

4

Wash lettuce leaves and place on a large tray.

5

Divide turkey mixture into equal parts and place inside each of the lettuce leaves. Fold over and seal with a toothpick or have guests grab one and fold over like a taco. Enjoy!

Notes

Turkey Lettuce Cups