Keto Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Crisp butter lettuce cups loaded with savory ginger-garlic ground turkey, crunchy water chestnuts, and a sesame-soy drizzle. At just 4.5g net carbs per serving and ready in 25 minutes, these wraps make a fast, satisfying low-carb lunch that tastes like takeout.
Head of Nutrition · June 18, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.
These keto turkey lettuce wraps deliver all the savory, ginger-garlic flavor of takeout in a quick, low-carb package. Crisp butter lettuce replaces the rice and tortillas, keeping each wrap light, fresh, and just 4.5g net carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- 1
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- 2
Push the turkey to one side and add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites to the empty space. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir into the turkey.
- 3
Add the water chestnuts, coconut aminos, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces and coats the turkey.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in half of the scallion greens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 5
Spoon the turkey mixture into the butter lettuce cups, garnish with the remaining scallion greens, and serve immediately.
Tips & notes
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken, pork, or beef without changing the carb count meaningfully. Adjust cook time for fattier meats.
- Store the cooled turkey filling separately from the lettuce in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat the filling and assemble fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- For extra crunch and healthy fat, top with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts (peanuts add about 1g net carb per serving).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto turkey lettuce wraps?
- Each serving has 4.5g net carbs, 286 calories, 24g protein, and 18g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings, so it easily fits a daily keto carb budget.
- Can I make these turkey lettuce wraps ahead of time?
- Yes. Cook the turkey filling up to 4 days ahead and refrigerate it separately from the lettuce. Reheat the filling and spoon it into fresh lettuce cups just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.
- What lettuce works best for keto lettuce wraps?
- Butter lettuce (Boston or Bibb) is ideal because its cup shape holds the filling well and the leaves are tender yet sturdy. Romaine hearts or iceberg cups also work great if you want extra crunch.
