Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printer-friendly)

Savory ground turkey with vegetables in ginger-garlic sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1.5 teaspoons honey
12 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 12 large butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves
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, 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 cabbage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes if using. Pour sauce over turkey mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 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 extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nutritious & Light: A low-carb, dairy-free meal that is packed with high-quality protein and fresh fiber.
  • Quick Prep: Go from prep to plate in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Bold Flavors: The combination of toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic delivers authentic Asian Fusion taste.
02 -
  • Use butter or Bibb lettuce as they provide the most flexible and sturdy 'cups' for the filling.
  • Check the labels on your sesame oil and soy sauce to ensure they meet your specific allergen requirements.
  • Freshly grating the ginger rather than using ground ginger provides a much more aromatic and bright flavor profile.
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