Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups
Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups balance juicy ground turkey with earthy mushrooms and crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped in cool, crisp lettuce. Soy, ginger, garlic, and a hint of orange zest add layered umami with gentle sweetness, while sweet chili sauce brings a bright finish. Perfect for a light dinner, casual entertaining, or a shareable appetizer.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan; turn off the heat. Stir in the rice noodles, cover the saucepan, and let them soak until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Rinse the noodles with cold water. Drain well.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms; cook until browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl; set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in the same skillet. Add the turkey; cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green onions, water chestnuts, ginger, and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add the reserved mushrooms, soy sauce, and sugar; simmer to blend the flavors, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar, sesame oil, and orange zest.
- 4
Divide the turkey filling among the lettuce leaves; top with the cooked noodles, a sprinkle of carrots, bean sprouts, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Calories 478.01 kcal High 24%
- Protein 37.21 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 51.53 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.73 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.7 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.71 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1200.96 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 20.78 g --
- Added Sugars 12.1 g High 24%
- Calcium 58.31 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 623.57 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 166.59 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 4.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Brown Sugar, Carrot, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 478.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Brown Sugar, Carrot, Cooked Turkey, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups?
- About 1 hr in total: 40 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups healthy?
- Shiitake Mushroom and Turkey Lettuce Cups has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 478.01 calories and 37.21 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1200.96 mg (52% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.7 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.1 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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