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Recipe: Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Kira O.

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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

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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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7 Comments

Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day

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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.

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Tammy

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This looks really great. Not a big fan of water chestnuts but I think I could find something to substitute for that 🙂

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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

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Kira, those look so delicious and they’re really quite healthy. Love the spices!

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eleni

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I switch out bread all the time for lettuce. This is a great recipe.

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Tonya {The Traveling Praters}

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This recipe sounds and looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.

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Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

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Love the addition of chestnuts in these.

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Amber Canaan

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I love lettuce wraps! I’m definitely going to try this!

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