Asian-Inspired Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Sauce
15min
15min
5
285
Chef's Note
For the best texture, make sure not to overcook the vegetables - they should retain some crunch. If preparing ahead, store the turkey mixture and sauce separately from the lettuce leaves to prevent wilting. This recipe is FODMAP-friendly by using only the green parts of green onions and avoiding garlic and onions, but still delivers authentic Asian flavors through ginger and tamari.
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Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
4 stalks green onions (green parts only for low FODMAP)
2 medium carrots
1 medium red bell pepper
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts (drained)
3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 heads butter lettuce or romaine hearts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Wash and separate the lettuce leaves, pat dry, and arrange on a serving platter. Set aside.
- 2
Finely grate 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger and set aside half for the sauce.
- 3
Thinly slice the green parts of 4 green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
- 4
Finely dice 2 medium carrots and 1 medium red bell pepper.
- 5
Drain and roughly chop 1 can of water chestnuts.
- 6
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
- 7
Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
- 8
Add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and the green parts of the green onions to the turkey. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 9
Add the diced carrots, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Pour over the turkey mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 11
For the ginger sauce, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of tamari sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, and a splash of rice vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- 12
To serve, spoon the turkey mixture onto lettuce leaves, drizzle with the ginger sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
285
24g
15g
16g
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