Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Name: Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 500 g ground turkey; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 tsp ginger (grated); 1 pcs onion (small, finely diced); 1 pcs bell pepper (small, finely diced); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch red chili powder; 12 pcs butter lettuce (large leaves, washed and dried); 2 pcs avocado (diced); 1 pcs carrot (medium, julienned or grated); 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped); 1 pcs lime (cut into wedges, for serving)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Fresh, crisp butter lettuce cups piled high with seasoned ground turkey, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables. These light yet satisfying wraps come together in under 20 minutes and deliver a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors in every bite.

PREP

10m

COOK

10m

SERVES

3 PIECES

470 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Prep all vegetables.
1.Wash and dry 12 large butter lettuce leaves; set aside.
2.Dice the onion and bell pepper into small, even pieces.
3.Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and julienne or grate the carrot.
4.Dice the avocados and cut the lime into wedges.
TIPKeep avocado diced just before serving to prevent browning. A squeeze of lime helps.
saute · ~5 min
Sauté the aromatics.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
TIPMedium-high heat keeps vegetables tender-crisp — don't let garlic brown.
fry · ~6 min
Cook the turkey.
Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
saute · ~1 min
Season and finish the filling.
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder. Cook 1 minute until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
assemble
Assemble the lettuce wraps.
1.Lay each lettuce leaf cup-side up on a platter.
2.Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the turkey mixture into the center of each leaf.
3.Top with diced avocado, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
4.Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
TIPDouble up smaller lettuce leaves if needed to create sturdy cups.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the ground turkey dry with paper towels before cooking for better browning.
2
Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the lean turkey from sticking during browning.
3
Toast the sesame oil in the pan for 10 seconds before adding soy sauce for deeper flavor.
4
Make the turkey filling up to 2 days ahead and reheat gently before assembling.
5
Store leftover filling and lettuce separately to keep the lettuce crisp.
6
If butter lettuce is unavailable, use large iceberg lettuce cups or romaine hearts.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

low carb keto

Low-carb keto

Swap the carrot for extra diced zucchini or bell pepper to reduce carbs while keeping crunch. The avocado and sesame oil add healthy fats that fit a keto macro profile perfectly.

spicy Thai

Spicy Thai

Add 1 tablespoon of sriracha or sambal oelek with the soy sauce, and fold in ¼ cup of chopped fresh mint along with the cilantro for a spicy, herbaceous twist.

high protein