Turkey Lettuce Wraps (High-Protein, Fast, and Family-Friendly)

Busy weeknight? These turkey lettuce wraps are ready in under 30 minutes, packed with protein, and light enough that the whole family will enjoy them. The best part? This recipe makes a big batch with 5 pounds of ground turkey, so you can serve dinner tonight and still have plenty leftover for lunches or to roll into another recipe later in the week.

Why You’ll Love It

• Fast and fresh: Dinner’s on the table in 30 minutes or less.
• High-protein: Lean turkey + optional quinoa or edamame boost.
• Customizable: Add a drizzle of sriracha for spice or keep it mild for kids.
• Make-ahead friendly: The filling stores great in the fridge for quick reheats.

Ingredients

• 5 lb ground turkey (saving some for later)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 head butter lettuce (or romaine for crunch)
• Optional: sesame seeds, sriracha drizzle

💪 Protein Boost Option: Add ½ cup cooked quinoa or ½ cup edamame to the filling for more protein without changing flavor much.

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until soft.
2. Stir in garlic, red pepper, and carrot. Cook 2–3 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
4. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer 3 minutes.
5. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha if you like it spicy.

Tips

• Batch cook smart: Set aside 2–3 cups of the turkey filling before saucing it to use later in a pasta bake or soup.
• Kid-friendly swap: Serve the turkey mixture over rice or in taco shells for picky eaters who aren’t sold on lettuce wraps yet.
• Storage: Filling lasts up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps are the kind of meal that feels light, tastes fresh, and still keeps your family full. Cook once, eat multiple times—exactly how Lindsay’s Kitchen recipes are designed to work.