Looking for an easy, delicious, and healthy meal to make during the week? Look no further! Try this Spicy Basil Lettuce Wraps recipe. Prepare the filling in advance, so you can take them for lunch or make them as a snack.
Total Time
30min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Recipe for Deception
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
2
Tbsp
Hoisin Sauce
•
1/2
Tbsp
Chili Garlic Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Soy Sauce
•
1
Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
•
1
tsp
Brown Sugar
•
1
in
Fresh Ginger
, peeled, grated
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
to taste
Corn Starch
•
1/2
Tbsp
Sesame Oil
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Basil Leaves
, chopped
•
1/2
cup
Vegetable Oil
•
1
handful
Maifun Noodles
•
1
Onion
, diced
•
1
lb
Ground Turkey
•
1 3/4
cups
Water Chestnuts
•
1
Jalapeño Pepper
, sliced
•
2
heads
Romaine Lettuce
or Butter Lettuce or Cabbage
•
1
bunch
Scallions
, thinly sliced
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Whisk to combine Hoisin Sauce (2 Tbsp), Chili Garlic Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1 tsp), Fresh Ginger (1 in), Garlic (2 cloves), Corn Starch (to taste), and Sesame Oil (1/2 Tbsp) in a small bowl.
2.
Heat a large skillet over high heat with Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup). When the oil is hot, fry the Maifun Noodles (1 handful) for about 30 seconds, until they puff up. Drain on paper towels.
3.
Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the Onion (1) for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
4.
Add the Ground Turkey (1 lb), season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and saute until it is almost cooked through, another 5 minutes.
5.
Drain and add in the Water Chestnuts (1 3/4 cups) and Jalapeño Pepper (1). Stir in the sauce and cook for a minute.
6.
Stir in the Fresh Basil Leaves (1/2 cup) and turn off the heat.
7.
Separate the leaves from the Romaine Lettuce (2 heads) and wash. Dry using a salad spinner or paper towels. assemble the wraps, top the pieces of lettuce with the filling, Scallions (1 bunch) and maifun noodles.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
585
FAT
39.4 g
PROTEIN
28.4 g
CARBS
35.5 g
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