Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Savory turkey and vegetables in ginger-soy sauce nestled in cool lettuce cups.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tsp honey
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes, optional

→ Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
03 - Add garlic, ginger, and half the scallions to the turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss well to coat. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
06 - Spoon the turkey stir-fry mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but feels light enough to eat as much as you want without guilt.
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is genuinely painless on a weeknight.
  • The lettuce wraps make you feel like you're eating something special, even though it comes together faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the turkey, or it'll steam instead of brown—work in batches if your skillet is small.
  • The vegetables should be crisp-tender, not soft, or the whole dish loses its textural magic and starts feeling mushy.
03 -
  • If your lettuce leaves tear while filling, just layer two together—no one will know, and it solves the problem instantly.
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, because once the skillet is hot, everything moves fast and you won't have time to chop while managing heat.
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