I remember one crisp Saturday when I was at my local farmers’ market. I grabbed some fresh turkey that caught my eye, and that moment sparked my passion for making healthy meals at home.
As I cooked, I could almost hear the friendly chatter of the vendors and feel the warmth of community spirit. Every time I roll these wraps, I think back to that day and it fills me with joy.
I hope these wraps bring a little bit of that simple happiness to your kitchen, too!
Tips for Cooking the Vegetables
- Keep ’em Crisp: Don’t overcook the bell pepper and celery. A short cook time keeps them crunchy and full of flavor.
- Fresh is Best: Use veggies that are in season from your local store or market. They taste so much better!
Variations and Substitutions
- No Ginger? Skip it or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Need More Crunch? Toss in 1/4 cup of chopped water chestnuts.
- Not a Fan of Cilantro? Use fresh parsley or basil instead.
- Extra Veggies: Feel free to add shredded carrots or a handful of spinach.
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Gluten-Free Wraps
- Method: Stovetop Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Description
A quick, healthy, and gluten-free meal made with locally sourced turkey and crisp, fresh veggies wrapped in butter lettuce.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey: 1 lb
- Butter lettuce leaves: 10-12 (washed and dried)
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Small onion: 1, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Celery: 1/2 cup, diced
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari): 2 tbsp
- Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
- Fresh ginger: 1 tsp, grated (optional)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
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Heat the Pan:
I heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. -
Sauté Veggies:
I add the chopped onion and minced garlic. I stir them until they soften, about 2 minutes. -
Cook the Turkey:
Next, I add the ground turkey. I break it up with a spoon and cook until it is browned (about 5 minutes). -
Add More Veggies:
I mix in the diced red bell pepper and celery. If you’re using ginger, add it now. I let them cook for another 2 minutes so they stay a bit crunchy. -
Season It Up:
I stir in the gluten-free soy sauce and rice vinegar. I add salt and pepper to taste. I mix well and let everything heat through for one more minute. -
Finish and Garnish:
I turn off the heat and fold in chopped cilantro if I have it. -
Assemble the Wraps:
I spoon the warm turkey mix into each lettuce leaf, and they’re ready to eat!
Notes
Perfect for a light lunch or snack. Easy to make and full of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
