Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, diced
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1 head lettuce, leaves separated

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Add the turkey and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through.
4. Stir in the water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaves. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of Asian lettuce wraps is thought to be from Chinese cuisine.
• Hoisin sauce is a sweet and savory sauce made from soybeans, garlic, chilies, and other spices.
• Water chestnuts are a crunchy vegetable that is commonly found in Chinese cooking.