Description
Asian-Style Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crisp lettuce leaves with a savory filling. These wraps are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, offering a delightful crunch and an explosion of taste in every bite. With a blend of ground chicken or turkey, fresh water chestnuts, and aromatic spices, they promise to be a crowd favorite. Plus, they are easily customizable to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1 cup fresh water chestnuts, diced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or iceberg)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the ground chicken or turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Mix in the diced water chestnuts and chopped green onions; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle in soy sauce while stirring to coat the mixture evenly; cook for an additional minute.
- Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Spoon the filling into each lettuce leaf and top with cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg