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Asian Lettuce Wraps: Discover a Flavorful Recipe!

A delicious and healthy recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps made with ground chicken or turkey, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce leaves separated

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped mushrooms and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Pour the sauce over the cooked meat and vegetables, stirring to combine.
  6. Add the chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  7. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and enjoy as wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider topping the wraps with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
  • You can substitute ground beef or tofu for the protein to customize the dish.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.

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