Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Savory ground turkey with crisp vegetables in fresh lettuce cups, topped with sesame seeds.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
04 - 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
11 - 1.5 tsp honey
12 - 0.5 tsp chili flakes, optional
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 12 large butter lettuce leaves or Bibb lettuce
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Extra sliced green onion, optional

# Method:

01 - In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, and shredded cabbage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes if using. Pour over the turkey mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
05 - Remove from heat. Spoon the turkey-vegetable mixture into lettuce leaves.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Healthy Asian Fusion meal that is dairy-free and low-carb.
  • Quick preparation and cooking time, ready in just 35 minutes.
  • Savory potsticker flavors with the fresh crunch of butter lettuce.
02 -
  • Use tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • Swap ground turkey for chicken or pork to change the flavor profile.
  • Add water chestnuts or bamboo shoots if you want more texture in your filling.
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