Ground Turkey Wraps with Tahini Sauce
Quick, healthy, and flavorful! These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps with homemade lemon Tahini sauce are packed with protein, sweet potato, and a creamy, tangy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes!
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INGREDIENTS
For Lettuce Wraps
- olive oil for cooking
- 1 pound ground turkey, or ground chicken
- 1 cup sweet potato , grated or carrots
- 1 cup red onion
- a bunch of lettuce leaves
- ½ teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- ½ cup water
- salt and black pepper to taste
Tahini Sauce
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sauté the onion: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Cook the turkey: Add the ground turkey, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, breaking it into small pieces. Lower the heat, pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the tahini dressing: While the turkey simmers, whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweet potato: Stir the grated sweet potatoes into the turkey mixture, combining well. Cook for another minute or two until everything is heated through.
- Assemble and serve: Wrap the turkey and sweet potato mixture in lettuce leaves and drizzle with the tahini dressing. Enjoy!
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