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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground turkey served in crisp lettuce cups.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean preferred)
  • 0.5 cup chopped water chestnuts (about 70g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions sliced green onions
  • 0.25 cup chopped toasted peanuts (about 30g)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Lettuce

  • Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves (for wrapping)

Instructions 

  • Cook turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
  • Add garlic and green onions; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and ginger; coat evenly.
  • Mix in water chestnuts and peanuts; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Rinse and dry lettuce leaves; spoon turkey mixture into each leaf. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use large lettuce leaves for easy wrapping and adjust chili paste to taste for spiciness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Lettuce Cups, Spicy, turkey