Spicy Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Low-Carb, High-Protein, Meal Prep Magic 🌯🔥)

 

These lettuce wraps are fresh, fiery, and full of juicy flavor — perfect for anyone wanting something low-carb, protein-heavy, and totally craveable. They take less than 30 minutes to make, and they’re great for meal prep, light lunches, or even party snacks.

You’ll get the richness of sautéed ground turkey, the crunch of fresh veggies, and a little kick from a spicy homemade sauce. Honestly? You won’t even miss the bread.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 500g (1 lb) lean ground turkey

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp sriracha (or more if you like it hot)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Toppings & Wraps

• Butter lettuce or romaine leaves

• Shredded carrots

• Thinly sliced radish or cucumber

• Green onions, chopped

• Sesame seeds

• Sriracha mayo (optional)

🍳 How to Make It

1. Cook the Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 min, then add the ground turkey. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

2. Add Flavor: Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly and super aromatic.

3. Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, sliced radish, green onion, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo if desired.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Low-carb but still insanely filling

• High in lean protein, packed with flavor

• Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or parties

• Customizable with tofu, chicken, or ground beef

• TikTok-worthy presentation and crunch