Seattle-Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 5

Healthy and Flavorful Seattle-Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe

by The Chefin Healthy Eats

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

215

Sugar

Fat

Seattle-Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional wraps or sandwiches. The dish is inspired by the flavors of the Pacific Northwest and features lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and herbs. The butter lettuce adds crunch and freshness to the dish while allowing you to enjoy all the flavors of the filling. These wraps are perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be easily customized to your liking. This recipe is also easy to make ahead of time and take to work or school for a healthy and satisfying meal on-the-go.

Instructions

1.	Start by heating a large pan on medium heat. Once hot, add in the ground turkey and cook until it's browned.
2.	Add the garlic, ginger, brown sugar and green onions, stirring frequently until fragrant.
3.	Mix in the red bell pepper and continue cooking until it's softened. Stir the chopped mint leaves.
4.	Remove from heat and serve on a platter next to the butter lettuce leaves.
5.	Assemble the wraps by placing a large spoonful of the turkey mixture onto a lettuce leaf and wrapping it up.
6.	Optional Add-ons:
7.	• Drizzle some soy sauce or hoisin sauce over the turkey mixture for extra flavor.
8.	• Add some crunchy chopped peanuts for texture.

PROS

Seattle-Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps are an easy and healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

• It’s low in carbs and calories, making it perfect for a healthy diet.

• The turkey is lean and high in protein.

• The recipe is easy to customize with your favorite add-ons.

CONS

The dish can be a bit messy to eat.
You might need to use a fork and knife depending on how tightly you wrap the lettuce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

• Turkey is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle.
• Butter lettuce provides a low-calorie alternative to traditional wraps made with flour tortillas or pita bread.
• Garlic and ginger have immune-boosting properties and are known to reduce inflammation.
• Mint leaves add a refreshing taste and are a natural digestive aid.

	2 cloves garlic , chopped
	1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
	1 tablespoon brown sugar
	1/4 cup chopped green onions
	1 red bell pepper , chopped
	1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
	1 head butter lettuce