Description
Enjoy light, flavorful Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps, a perfect, easy meal for a post-Thanksgiving lunch when you want something fresh and satisfying without the heaviness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion, plus extra for garnish
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside the teriyaki sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey. Stir well to coat.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey nicely.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup of chopped green onion.
- Spoon the teriyaki turkey mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Garnish with extra green onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is quick, making it ideal when you need a fast, light lunch.
- Feel free to add shredded carrots or water chestnuts for extra crunch if you have them on hand.
- Adjust the honey amount to match your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg