These Asian Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy dinner packed with lean turkey, veggies, and bold flavor! Fresh, fun, and family-approved — perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead lunches.
Why We Love These Asian Lettuce Wraps
If you’re looking for a dinner that’s light, flavorful, and fun to eat — these Asian Lettuce Wraps check every box. They’re filled with lean ground turkey, crunchy water chestnuts, and colorful veggies all coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.
✅ Quick and easy — ready in under 30 minutes
✅ Packed with lean protein and colorful veggies
✅ Fun, hands-on meal for kids
✅ Great for meal prep or weeknight dinners
✅ Fresh, flavorful, and lighter than takeout
This recipe is fast, healthy, and totally customizable. You can prep the filling in advance, let everyone build their own wraps, and dinner is ready in minutes. Kids love the hands-on part of wrapping and eating them taco-style, and parents love that it’s loaded with veggies and protein.
These wraps are a perfect balance of fresh and satisfying, and they make a great alternative to takeout on a busy night!
Ingredients for these Asian Lettuce Wraps:
- ground turkey
- water chestnuts
- white mushrooms
- red bell pepper
- garlic
- hoisin sauce
- low-sodium soy sauce
- sesame oil
- butter lettuce
Tips for Success
- Don’t overcook the turkey: Keep it juicy by cooking just until no longer pink.
- Crisp lettuce: Rinse and dry lettuce thoroughly so the wraps don’t get soggy.
- Sauce shortcut: You can double the sauce and freeze half for next time — it’s great with chicken or tofu, too!
- Kid-friendly tip: Let kids fill and wrap their own lettuce cups — it makes dinner interactive and fun!
- Meal prep: The filling reheats beautifully and makes a great protein base for rice bowls or wraps later in the week.
Suggestions & Variations
- Add crunch: Top with shredded carrots, sliced green onions, or chopped peanuts.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap turkey for crumbled tofu or cooked lentils.
- Spice it up: Add sriracha, chili flakes, or a splash of rice vinegar for extra flavor.
- Change up the protein: Try ground chicken, pork, or even shrimp.
- Serve it differently: Spoon the filling over brown rice or quinoa for an easy rice bowl.
Looking for More Asian-Inspired Recipes?
- Homemade Ramen
- Veggie Stuffed Chow Mein
- Easy Stir Fry Chicken
- Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
- Crockpot Asian Chicken Thighs
- Fried Quinoa
These Asian Lettuce Wraps are proof that healthy meals don’t have to be complicated. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can make a dinner that’s colorful, flavorful, and fun to eat. Whether you serve them as a light dinner, party appetizer, or make-ahead lunch, they’re always a hit with both kids and adults. They’re quick, customizable, and full of that perfect balance of crunch, color, and taste that makes healthy eating feel effortless!
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cans water chestnuts
- 1 cup diced white mushrooms
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 heads butter head lettuce
Instructions
- Begin by dicing red bell pepper, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Mince garlic. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and salt.
- Add sesame oil to a large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, using a spatula to crumble the meat. Add the mushrooms, and red bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the turkey is no longer pink and the mushrooms and red bell pepper have begun to soften.
- Add the sauce mixture and water chestnuts to the pan and stir to coat all ingredients. Cook for 3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- To serve: Rinse lettuce and pat dry. Divide lettuce leaves among plates. Spoon a small amount of the filling into each lettuce leaf and fold to eat. Enjoy!
