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Recipe: Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
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A few weeks ago, Jenn asked how we made our easy turkey lettuce wrap, so I figured I will share it with everyone. It’s an easy weeknight dinner packed with lots of flavors, it’s healthy, and the girls enjoy it.
Quick & Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Author: Kira O.
Recipe type: Entree
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ lb. ground turkey
- 1¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 (8oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup red chili paste or stir-fry sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 head romaine lettuce, rinse & separate
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, add turkey and seasoning of choice, frequently stirring, until thoroughly cooked; drain and return to skillet.
- Stir in carrots, water chestnuts, red bell pepper, red chili paste and water, simmer until hot.
- To serve, scoop ⅓ cup turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf; wrap around filling. Serve warm.
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Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day
October 21, 2013 at 4:40 pm
This recipe is right up my alley. I’m not a big fan of spice though, so I think I will substitute my favorite teriyaki sauce for the red chili paste.
Tammy
October 23, 2013 at 1:11 am
This looks really great. Not a big fan of water chestnuts but I think I could find something to substitute for that 🙂
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
October 23, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Kira, those look so delicious and they’re really quite healthy. Love the spices!
eleni
October 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm
I switch out bread all the time for lettuce. This is a great recipe.
Tonya {The Traveling Praters}
October 30, 2013 at 10:30 am
This recipe sounds and looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
November 1, 2013 at 11:21 am
Love the addition of chestnuts in these.
Amber Canaan
November 16, 2013 at 10:23 pm
I love lettuce wraps! I’m definitely going to try this!
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