Recipe for Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

Chances are the lettuce wraps from that “factory restaurant” aren’t as good for you as our Turkey and Lettuce Wraps.

In the tradition of homemade whole food, these are all ingredients you can feel good about. Lean ground turkey with a host of fresh aromatics like zesty red onion and fragrant cilantro creates a flavorful filling.

And because you made it yourself, you can guarantee that your family gets the fresh, whole food they’ll love.

These ground turkey lettuce wraps are great meal-prep foods and taste great hot or cold.

Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

These light and delicious Ground Turkey Wraps feature lean ground turkey, water chestnuts, red onion, bright rice vinegar, and freshly chopped cilantro.

  • 1
    tsp.
    olive oil
  • 1
    lb.
    raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
  • ½
    medium
    red onion,
    chopped
  • ½
    medium
    red bell pepper
  • 1
    clove
    garlic,
    finely chopped

  • cup
    chopped water chestnuts
  • 1
    Tbsp.
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1
    Tbsp.
    rice vinegar
  • 2
    Tbsp.
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1
    large head
    lettuce (like red leaf, romaine, or Bibb),
    separated into leaves
  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. Add turkey, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and onion is translucent.

  3. Add garlic, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

  4. Add cilantro; mix well. Remove from heat.

  5. Evenly spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves; wrap the leaves around mixture, and eat!

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

Amount Per Serving (2 wraps)

Calories 116
Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 120mg5%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents1 Green½ Red

2B Mindset Plate It!A great option as part of dinner. Add an FFC for lunch.

Lesa O'Leary
Lesa O'Leary

Lesa is a dynamic member of OzHelp’s Service Delivery Team as the Service Delivery Team Leader and Nurse. She has been with OzHelp for five years and believes in leading by example. Lesa has experience in the not-for-profit sector, as well as many roles throughout different industries and sectors, including as a contractor to the Department of Defence. She has expertise in delivering OzHelp’s health and wellbeing programs and engaging with clients in a relaxed and comfortable manner that aligns with the organisation’s vision and objectives.

Lesa has a Certificate 4 in Nursing from Wodonga Tafe, Certificate 4 in Mental Health from Open Colleges, and is currently undertaking a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment from Tafe NSW. For the past few months Lesa has been an Education and Memberships committee member of the ACT Branch of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).