Lettuce wraps are the kind of dinner that feels lighter without actually skimping on flavor. Ground turkey cooks up fast with garlic and ginger, and a peanut sauce drizzled over the top ties everything together. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves instead of a tortilla, this keeps things simple and easy on digestion.
Ingredients
- 500g ground turkey
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2cm fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- Peanut sauce: 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 3-4 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots, spring onions, and soy sauce. Cook 2-3 more minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Whisk peanut sauce ingredients together, adding water until pourable.
- Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Drizzle with peanut sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, 3-4 wraps)
| Calories | 290 |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Total carbohydrates | 12g |
| Dietary fiber | 3g |
| Protein | 24g |
| Sodium | 680mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Ginger reduces gut inflammation and supports gastric motility. Garlic contributes prebiotic inulin. Carrots add pectin, a soluble prebiotic fiber. Turkey's lean protein supports gut lining repair without excess saturated fat.
Prep all the toppings and sauce ahead, then this turns into a genuinely fast weeknight dinner, fifteen minutes of actual cooking.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.