Friday, August 3, 2012

PF Changs "Healthier" Lettuce Wraps

Im a huge fan of PF Changs lettuce wraps but everytime I order them I realize they have a ton of oil, making them not so healthy. Here is a cleaner recipe I found on Pinterest (Eat Yourself Skinny) that tastes SOOO good! These are perfect for a girls night in or when you don't feel like having a heavy meal! I will definitely be making these often!!


Ingredients:
One package of lean ground turkey
12 Boston Lettuce Leaves (I used Iceberg)
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 
1 Garlic Clove minced (I forgot to use this and still turned out great)
1/8 tsp Ground Ginger  
2/3 cup finely chopped green onion
8oz can of water chestnuts (drained coarsely chopped)

3 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce 
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
2 tsp Chili Paste

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add turkey, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for about 6 minutes or until turkey is browned.  Stir to crumble.  Combine turkey mixture, onions and chopped water chestnuts in a large bowl, stirring well, and set aside.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar and roasted red chili paste and drizzle over the turkey mixture.  Toss to coat completely.  Add about 1/4 cup of the turkey mixture to each lettuce cup and enjoy! 


* You can find the original recipe on my Pinterest TASTE board

23 comments:

  1. yum! i was waiting for this since i saw it on your ig! loved that it`s made with turkey instead! definitely printing this out RIGHT NOW!!

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    1. You will love them they are so good and super easy to make!

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  2. This looks so delicious :) Will definitely try this recipe :)

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  3. I love those lettuce wraps, so I'll definitely be trying this.

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    1. we had left overs today and they were just as good!

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  4. Oooh, this is one of my favorite dishes at PF Changs!! I love this low cal option!! Thank you thank you!!

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  5. This looks so delicious and so much healthier! I'm going to try this recipe this weekend in a vegetarian version. Where do you find water chesnuts? Did you go to an Asian store? Thanks for the recipe!

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    1. another follow mentioned using Tofu so I'm sure those would be tasty too! I found all Natural water chestnuts in the canned food aisle at my local grocery.

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  6. thanks for sharing! i love pf changs lettuce wraps but am with you on a needing a healthier version!

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    1. yes the ones at PF Changs are so good but so oily! These taste just as good!

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  7. oooh! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try and make these!! :)

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    1. you def should Megan they were a hit with the hubby too!

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  9. Love lettuce cups...so meaty and healthy!

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  10. i am totally going to try these. i absolutely love PF Chang's lettuce wraps... i could eat just that for dinner. thanks for sharing :)

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  11. I love lettuce wraps too, I may have to try this. The last time I made them, I just threw what I had together and tossed it in lettuce. :) So...maybe it'll be good to have a guide? Ha!
    Eat Cake

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  12. love the original, can't wait to try this healthier option! thank you for sharing :)

    -veronika

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  13. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try.

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  14. yummmmmm!I love love love lettuce wraps!

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  15. Hi Andee, Iv been following your blog and facebook for a few weeks now all the way from Scotland and I love it! It has also inspired me to start eating better, less processed food, cupcakes etc and start trying all the products you mention. Got a jar of coconut oil today - just need to figure out what to do with it! I wondered if there was some way you would be able to post a general note in regards to when nutritional values/labelling I should be looking for and avoiding. Im totally clueless with all the labelling and worried Im not confident in picking the best healthy/clean foods. Many thanks in advance xoxo

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  16. I found this blog on pinterest and i'm addicted!!! Made these lettuce wraps yesterday and they were awesome!!! my husband absolutely loved it!!! thanks soo much and keep doing what you do!!!

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