Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Fresh lettuce cups stuffed with seasoned turkey and colorful vegetables in a tangy sesame sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
04 - 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce and Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1½ teaspoons honey
12 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 12 large butter lettuce leaves or Bibb lettuce
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Extra sliced green onion, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, and Napa cabbage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
05 - Remove from heat and spoon the turkey-vegetable filling into individual lettuce leaves.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It delivers the savory flavor of potstickers in a light, refreshing lettuce wrap.
  • The recipe is easy to follow and takes only 35 minutes from start to finish.
  • It is packed with 25g of protein and fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.
02 -
  • Ensure your vegetables are thinly sliced and shredded to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
  • Brown the turkey thoroughly to develop a deep, savory flavor before adding the aromatics.
  • Keep the lettuce leaves in cold water until ready to serve to ensure they stay crisp and fresh.
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