Crispy Ginger-and-Garlic Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

KIDS LOVE IT Finalist. JENNIE-O Turkey Brand Winner.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (20-ounce) package ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
  • Hoisin sauce (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cook carrots and 1/2 cup water in a large nonstick skillet over high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until carrots are softened and water is evaporated. Remove from skillet.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Cook turkey in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring until turkey crumbles and is no longer pink. Add carrots, mushrooms, and next 8 ingredients.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes. Add green onions, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Spoon mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves; roll up. Serve with hoisin sauce, if desired.

Yield: Makes 4 to 5 servings

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 310
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Sat Fat: 1.5
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Carbs: 24 g
  • Fiber: 3 g

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