Spiced Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Garlicky White Sauce and Pickled Onions

There’s something undeniably satisfying about a lettuce wrap. The crisp, cool leaves cradle a warm, spiced filling and you get that perfect crunch with every bite. These spiced turkey lettuce wraps are no exception-they’re bursting with aromatic shawarma seasoning, tangy quick-pickled red onions, juicy tomatoes and a creamy lemon-garlic sauce that ties it all together.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels both fresh and indulgent. Top it off with sliced almonds for extra crunch and a drizzle of hot sauce if you like heat. Keep napkins handy-these wraps are meant to be eaten with your hands!

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

20 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Shawarma Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Sliced AlmondsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice half the red onion; finely dice the remaining half. Quarter the lemons. Trim the root end from the lettuce and separate the leaves. Dice the tomato.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sliced onion, juice from one lemon, ½ teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds, then set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally. In another small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season the white sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the ground turkey, shawarma spice blend and remaining garlic powder. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock concentrates and ¼ cup water (use ⅓ cup for 4 servings). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates. Fill with the turkey mixture, diced tomato and pickled onion (drain first). Drizzle with the white sauce and hot sauce to taste. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of lettuce?

Yes, you can use butter lettuce, romaine hearts or even iceberg lettuce for a sturdier wrap.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the turkey filling and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble wraps just before serving.

Can I make the pickled onions ahead of time?

Absolutely! The pickled onions can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.