Stir-Fried Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Ginger and Water Chestnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Lean ground turkey stir-fried with fresh ginger, water chestnuts, and scallions, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, Whole30-compliant meal. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground turkey (lean), extra virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (lean)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp coconut aminos
12 Boston or butter lettuce leaves
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 2: Add 1 pound lean ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts, 3 sliced scallions, and 3 tbsp coconut aminos. Cook for another 3 minutes until water chestnuts are warmed through and flavors meld.
Step 4: Season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir well.
Step 5: Remove skillet from heat. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into 12 crisp Boston or butter lettuce leaves.
Step 6: Serve immediately as handheld wraps for a fresh, Whole30-compliant meal.