Saturday, June 29, 2013

Lettuce Wraps

We are converts, well meat converts that is. About 1-2 years ago we made the switch from ground beef to ground turkey.  After many nights of turkey tacos and spaghetti we needed a change of pace.  Hmm, what to make?  Wait, who doesn't love Pei Wei's Lettuce Wraps?  That recipe seemed like a very easy one and it was.  This is my own version based on what I thought it included. Feel free to tweak to your own liking.

Tips I learned while making Lettuce Wraps:

  • Ground turkey is either sold as Ground Turkey Breast or just Ground Turkey. I prefer the Ground Turkey. It has more fat which equals more flavor. Either way, you have to add a little oil or it can be dry.
  • Use whatever lettuce you like or have around. 
  • I always use Less Sodium Soy Sauce. I really see no difference and no need to have that extra sodium.

Recipe for Lettuce Wraps:

Olive Oil
1lb of Ground Turkey
Green Bell Pepper
Orange Bell Pepper
Mushrooms
Green Onions
Salt
Pepper
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
Red Pepper Flakes

Heat 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil in a non-stick pan. Add ground turkey. Chop peppers, onions and mushrooms. Add chopped vegetables to turkey. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Cook through. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or to taste.  Wash and peel large leaves of lettuce. Dry and plate. Add ground turkey mixture, wrap and enjoy!