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Turkey Quinoa Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These vegan lettuce wraps combine fluffy quinoa, savory plant-based turkey, and crisp greens with bold seasoning.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Plant-based ground turkey — 12 oz
  • Quinoa uncooked — 1 cup
  • Water — 2 cups
  • Romaine or butter lettuce leaves — 12 large pieces
  • Onion finely chopped — ½ cup
  • Garlic minced — 2 cloves
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce — 2 tbsp
  • Hoisin sauce vegan — 2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar — 1 tbsp
  • Shredded carrots — 1 cup
  • Green onions sliced — ¼ cup
  • Sesame oil — 1 tsp
  • Crushed peanuts — 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa thoroughly.
  2. Boil quinoa with 2 cups water in saucepan for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add 12 oz plant-based ground turkey and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
  6. Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar into skillet.
  7. Stir in shredded carrots and cooked quinoa. Cook 3 minutes.
  8. Drizzle sesame oil and stir gently.
  9. Spoon filling evenly into 12 lettuce leaves.
  10. Top with green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 18g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Vitamin A: 60%
Vitamin C: 20%
Iron: 18%
Magnesium: 22%
Potassium: 10%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add chili garlic sauce for heat.
  • Lime juice brightens flavor instantly.
  • Chill lettuce leaves before serving for extra crunch.
  • Toast peanuts lightly for deeper nuttiness.
  • Substitute tamari for gluten-free option.