Make Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Print version)
Juicy ground turkey in a glossy teriyaki sauce spooned into crisp lettuce cups with green onions, sesame, and crunchy water chestnuts.
# Ingredients:
For the teriyaki sauce
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1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup (60 ml) water
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
For the turkey filling
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
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1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
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1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded carrot
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1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
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1 can (8 oz or 225 g) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Salt, only if needed
For serving
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12 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine heart leaves, washed and dried
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Cooked jasmine rice, optional
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Sriracha or chili crisp, optional
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until no longer pink.
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Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens and the vegetables stay slightly crisp.
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Stir the sauce again, then pour it into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey. Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed.
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Spoon the hot teriyaki turkey into dry lettuce leaves. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional sriracha. Add a small spoonful of rice under the turkey if you want a heartier wrap.
# Good to know:
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Serve right away so the lettuce stays crisp.
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The filling can be made ahead and reheated for quick lunches.
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Nutrition estimate does not include optional rice or chili crisp.