Quick & Healthy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Whip up these delicious and healthy Asian Lettuce Wraps in just 20 minutes for a perfect weeknight meal or appetizer!
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons Olive Oil divided
- 1 pound 93% Lean Ground Turkey or Chicken
- 4-5 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (adjust to your taste)
- 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional, for a little kick)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon Peeled and Minced Fresh Ginger
- 2/3 cup Sliced Green Onions (white and light green parts, plus extra green for garnish)
- 1 Medium Carrot peeled and shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 (8 ounce) can Water Chestnuts drained and finely chopped
- 1 Large Head Bibb or Iceberg Lettuce
Instructions
- Warm up 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey or chicken, breaking it into large pieces. Let it brown slightly for about 3 minutes, then break it up further and cook until completely done, which takes another 3 minutes.
- While the meat cooks, prepare your flavorful sauce! In a bowl, simply whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha (if using), rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set this aside.
- Once the meat is cooked, if there's any extra liquid, carefully drain it off. Push the cooked meat to one side of the pan and momentarily move that side off the heat.
- Pour the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil into the empty side of the skillet.
- Add your sliced green onions and shredded carrots, and sauté them for about 1 1/2 minutes until slightly softened. Then, stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for just 30 seconds more until fragrant.
- Return the meat side of the pan to the heat. Pour in your prepared sauce and the chopped water chestnuts. Cook everything together, tossing gently for another 30 seconds, just until warmed through and coated beautifully.
- Serve this delicious filling warm in crisp lettuce leaves. Don't forget to garnish with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for extra flavor and color!
Notes
Nutrition Information: Calories: 305, Total Carbs: 19g, Net Carbs: 17g, Fats: 15g, Protein: 23g. #HealthyLettuceWraps #20MinuteMeal #PFChangAtHome #EasyWeeknightDinner
