Crispy Ginger-and-Garlic Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

KIDS LOVE IT Finalist. JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE Brand Winner.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  finely chopped carrots
• 1/2  cup  water
• 1  (20-ounce) package lean ground turkey
• 1  cup  chopped shiitake mushrooms
• 1  (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh ginger
• 1/3  cup  teriyaki sauce
• 3  tablespoons  creamy peanut butter
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  rice vinegar
• 1/4  cup  hoisin sauce
• 1/2  cup  sliced green onions
• 1  head iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
• Hoisin sauce (optional)

Preparation

1. Cook carrots and 1/2 cup water in a large nonstick skillet over high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until carrots are softened and water is evaporated. Remove from skillet.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Cook turkey in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring until turkey crumbles and is no longer pink. Add carrots, mushrooms, and next 8 ingredients. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes. Add green onions, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Spoon mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves; roll up. Serve with hoisin sauce, if desired.