Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
A lunch that's filling but doesn't weigh you down. Ground turkey with an Asian-inspired sauce in crisp lettuce cups — 38g protein per serving, eats like a full meal.
Nutrition per serving
38g
Protein
340
Calories
16g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated
- 1 cup shredded coleslaw mix or cabbage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through — about 8 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute, stirring.
- 3
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Stir to coat. Cook 2 more minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat. Stir in half the green onions.
- 5
Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with coleslaw mix and remaining green onions.
GLP-1 Notes
Ginger naturally reduces nausea — including it here serves double duty. The filling keeps for 4 days refrigerated; store separately from lettuce and assemble fresh.
