Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Lettuce Wraps make very good use of the foods that tend to pile up after a holiday meal.
Turkey and herb stuffing are warmed with onion, celery, dried cranberries, sage, and thyme, then tucked into crisp butter lettuce with cranberry sauce on top.
They’re ready in about 25 minutes, so there’s no need to turn leftovers into another full Thanksgiving-style dinner.
Each serving has three lettuce wraps and 30 grams of protein, making this a solid high protein lunch or quick dinner.
The cranberry sauce adds sweetness without needing another dressing or sauce, and the lettuce keeps the meal from feeling too heavy.
These are great when there’s plenty of turkey and stuffing left but nobody wants another plate of the exact same thing.
Why You’ll Love This Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Lettuce Wraps
Uses Thanksgiving Leftovers
Cooked turkey and prepared stuffing go straight into the filling. It’s an easy way to turn leftovers into something different.
Ready in 25 Minutes
Most of the work is simply warming the filling. Good for lunch or a quick dinner after a busy holiday weekend.
30 Grams of Protein
Each three-wrap serving provides 30 grams of protein.
Thanksgiving Flavor Without Another Heavy Plate
The sage, thyme, stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce keep the familiar holiday flavors, but the butter lettuce changes things up.
Ingredient Substitutions
Turkey
Cooked chicken breast can replace the turkey if that’s what is available.
Butter Lettuce
Romaine leaves can be used instead. Choose larger leaves that are sturdy enough to hold the filling.
Dried Cranberries
Chopped dried cherries can be substituted for a slightly different sweet-tart flavor.
Chicken Broth
Low-sodium turkey broth can replace the chicken broth.
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Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup celery finely diced y
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced y
- 2 cups cooked boneless skinless turkey breast
- 2 cups prepared herb stuffing
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the turkey, stuffing, dried cranberries, chicken broth, sage, thyme, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the turkey and stuffing are heated through
- Arrange 3 lettuce leaves on each plate.
- Divide the turkey stuffing mixture evenly among the lettuce leaves.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over each wrap.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over each wrap.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Keep the lettuce separate – Add the warm filling shortly before serving so the lettuce stays crisp. Chop large turkey pieces – Smaller pieces are easier to divide among the lettuce leaves and make the wraps easier to eat. Watch the cranberry sauce – A small spoonful is enough. Too much can overpower the savory stuffing mixture. Use leftover stuffing as-is – There’s no need to dry it out or change its texture before adding it to the skillet.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator – Store the turkey stuffing mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce and cranberry sauce in separate containers. Microwave – Reheat individual portions of the turkey mixture until hot, then assemble the lettuce wraps. Stovetop – Warm the filling in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a small splash of broth if it seems dry.Nutrition
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