turkey lettuce wraps

Made with ground turkey but you could make it with ground chicken or beef instead

Just when we thought that it was starting to heat up in Texas, we get a cold snap! Winds were high and temps were in the low 30’s! This Texas girl can’t take it!

But beyond the chill in the air, we have started to see sprouts popping up in our backyard garden. One of our earliest harvests has been our Boston Bibb lettuce.

My green thumb holding our first harvest of Boston Bibb lettuce

So now would be a good time to let you guys know that we have just launched a new site: victorygardentx.com. This is where we will share with you our backyard garden and talk tips and tricks for growing fruits, vegetables and herbs right in your own backyard!

We will be updating the website weekly with new videos on topics such as what we are growing, how to grow pesticide-free and how to maximize your garden for minimal waste. What’s even better is that once we harvest at Victory Garden, we can cook and eat at Aimee’s Apron.

Please be sure to follow our new channel on Instagram @victorygardentx https://www.instagram.com/victorygardentx/

And visit the new website: http://www.victorygardentx.com

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And now onto the recipe!

turkey lettuce wraps

makes 4 servings

1 lb. ground turkey
1 tsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. ginger, minced – can also substitute with 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
8 oz. can of sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped
1/3 cup of sliced green onions
4 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. soy sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
1 head of bibb or butter lettuce – can substitute with iceberg

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and add the ground turkey, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
Add the water chestnuts and the whites of the green onion to the pan and sauté.
In a mixing bowl, combine the hoisin, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add this mixture to the pan and cook until meat is coated and sauce has thickened.
Cool slightly and sprinkle remaining green onions on top.
Serve inside lettuce cups.