Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Savory turkey and crisp vegetables stir-fried with ginger-garlic, served in fresh lettuce cups with sesame seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the turkey. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and Napa cabbage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-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 2 additional minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
05 - Remove from heat and spoon turkey-vegetable mixture into lettuce leaves.
06 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 35 minutes.
  • A healthy, low-carb main dish with 25g of protein per serving.
  • Classic potsticker flavors without the dough.
02 -
  • Check labels on soy sauce and sesame oil for potential allergens.
  • Contain sesame seeds; ensure guests are aware of potential allergens.
  • Use large butter or Bibb lettuce leaves for the best shape and durability.
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