Quick Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps (Healthy, High‑Protein Dinner)
These quick teriyaki turkey lettuce wraps are a healthy, high‑protein dinner idea made with a simple teriyaki sauce and fresh, crisp lettuce cups. Light, low‑calorie, and packed with flavour, they’re an easy Asian‑inspired recipe perfect for fast weeknight meals and anyone looking for quick protein and healthy dinner ideas.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 grams turkey mince
- 1 carrot
- 1 white onion
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 courgette
- 3 cloves garlic
- handful cashew nuts
- thumb piece ginger
- handful fresh coriander
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 baby gem lettuce
- teriyaki sauce
- 4 spring onions
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds: Spread sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5–8 minutes, or until golden. Set aside.
- Prep the garnishes: Roughly chop the cashew nuts and finely dice the spring onion. Set both aside for topping.
- Cook the vegetables: Finely dice the carrot, onion, pepper, courgette, garlic, and ginger. Add to a pan with a little oil and cook for 5–8 minutes until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the turkey: Add the turkey mince to the same pan and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Combine: Return the cooked vegetables to the pan. Stir in the chopped coriander and teriyaki sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until bubbling and well combined.
- Assemble: Spoon the teriyaki turkey mixture into baby gem lettuce leaves.
- Garnish & serve: Top with toasted sesame seeds, chopped cashews, and spring onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
• Toast the sesame seeds just until golden — they can burn quickly.
• Dice the vegetables finely so they cook evenly and blend well with the turkey.
• Use any mix of colourful veg you like; peppers and courgette add great texture.
• For extra crunch, keep some cashews larger rather than fully chopped.
• Baby gem lettuce works best, but iceberg or romaine leaves also hold the filling well.
• Adjust the amount of teriyaki sauce depending on how saucy you like the mixture.