Quick Low Carb Turkey Lettuce Wraps
These Quick Low Carb Turkey Lettuce Wraps are light, flavorful, and fast, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with garlicky ground turkey and fresh veggies, all wrapped in crisp lettuce cups, they’re naturally gluten-free, low carb, and irresistibly satisfying.
Equipment
- large skillet
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce optional
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine separated into cups
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute. Add tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce if using. Cook for 2–3 more minutes to combine flavors.
- Add shredded carrots and red bell pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes, until veggies are just tender.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately while the wraps are fresh and crisp. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover turkey mixture in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble wraps fresh to keep lettuce crisp. You can also freeze the cooked filling for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4100IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2.7mg
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