Turkey and Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: lettuce wraps

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Nikole Berg

These quick and easy lettuce wraps get a nutritious boost from the addition of cauliflower. If you love Asian flavors, you’ll love these Turkey and Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps!

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 cups cauliflower chopped into small florets
1 tablespoon oil mild flavored
5 green onions sliced; white and light green parts separated
3 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chile garlic sauce leave this out for a milder flavor
Butter or Romaine lettuce about 8 large leaves
⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts chopped, or cashews
Shredded carrots optional
Lime wedges optional

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add light parts of green onion, ground turkey, and garlic. Cook until meat is well browned, about 5 minutes.
While the turkey cooks, steam cauliflower in the microwave (put cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for one minute). Drain and set aside.
Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chile garlic paste in a small bowl. When the meat is cooked, add sauce to turkey mixture along with the steamed cauliflower and remaining green onions. Stir to combine.
Simmer turkey mixture over low heat for 5 minutes.
Divide turkey mixture between 8 lettuce leaves.
Top evenly with chopped peanuts and shredded carrots.

Notes

What is hoisin sauce?

Hoisin is a slightly sweet, slightly salty sauce used in Chinese cooking. It's widely available at most grocery stores. I bought mine at Target. Look for it in the Asian, international, or global food isle.

How can I change up the recipe?

Use ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef instead of turkey or a combination.

Skip the cauliflower and add a half pound more meat. You can also sub in mushrooms for the cauliflower too. Chop the mushrooms and add to meat mixture without steaming and before adding the sauce. Let the mushroom cook until liquid is released. Add sauce mixture and heat through.

Use cashews in place of peanuts.

Can I make lettuce wraps ahead?

Absolutely! Make the recipe as written but don't assemble the wraps. Store the meat, lettuce, and carrots separately in the refrigerator. Reheat the meat mixture in the microwave or on the stove top and serve as usual.

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