Healthy Ground Turkey Lettuce Bowls (Print Version)
Lean ground turkey seasoned with Asian flavors, served in crisp lettuce cups with fresh vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large head Romaine or Butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, shredded
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
02 - Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the turkey. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
04 - Remove skillet from heat and mix in shredded carrot and diced cucumber for a fresh crunch.
05 - Arrange lettuce leaves in shallow bowls. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.
06 - Top with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that hit-it-out-of-the-park flavor while keeping things light enough for any night of the week
- The whole family can customize their own bowls, making dinner actually fun instead of a negotiation
02 -
- Overcrowding your pan with turkey will steam it instead of brown it, so give it space if you're doubling the recipe
- Letting the turkey get some golden bits creates way more flavor than just cooking it until done
03 -
- Butter lettuce holds together better than Romaine, but Romaine adds more crunch—sometimes I use both
- Let the turkey mixture cool for just a minute before filling the lettuce so the leaves don't wilt too quickly