Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Print Version)

Savory turkey with crisp vegetables, ginger, and sesame in fresh lettuce cups. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
04 - 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce and Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1½ teaspoons honey
12 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 12 large butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Extra sliced green onion, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, and shredded cabbage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet retain a crisp texture.
04 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the turkey and vegetable combination, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
05 - Remove from heat. Spoon the turkey-vegetable filling into prepared lettuce leaves.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • All the savory, gingery flavor of potstickers without any folding or frying.
  • You can have dinner on the table in thirty-five minutes, most of it hands-off.
  • The crunch from the lettuce and vegetables makes every bite feel fresh and satisfying.
  • It works for meal prep, date night, or a weeknight scramble with equal success.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the vegetables or they'll turn soggy and lose their crunch, which is half the appeal of this dish.
  • If your lettuce leaves are small or torn, double them up to avoid spills, it's worth the extra leaf.
  • Make the sauce ahead and keep it in a jar so you can toss this together even faster on a busy night.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on, it wakes up their flavor in a way pre-toasted seeds never quite match.
  • If your skillet isn't big enough, cook the turkey first and set it aside, then cook the vegetables and combine everything at the end so nothing gets crowded or steamed.
  • Taste the filling before you start assembling, this is your chance to adjust the soy, vinegar, or honey so every bite is exactly how you want it.
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