Turkey Mince Lettuce Cups with Hoisin

A lunch for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 346 kcal, 41g protein, 18g carbs, 11g fat and 4g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 15 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £2.28–£2.94 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 175g lean turkey mince
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • ¾ medium carrot

Method

  1. Separate, rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, keeping them whole so they can hold the filling.
  2. Cook the lean turkey mince in a large non-stick pan, breaking it up, until browned.
  3. Stir in spring onions, carrot and hoisin sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot through.
  4. Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Sesame, Soybeans. May contain, depending on the product: Cereals containing gluten. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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