Wrap me up...in lettuce

The first time I ever had lettuce wraps was at PF Changs. I loved the idea; they just seemed so fresh and a wonderful change to the standard tortilla. The PF Changs version is very heavy on the sodium, so I wanted to find a lighter sodium option to make at home. These fit the bill! The apple gives it an interesting crunch but doesn't really affect the flavor. Top these with lots of vegetables!

Asian Lettuce Wraps
from Annie's Eats

Ingredients:
For the sauce:
1½ tsp. hoisin sauce
1 tsp. soy sauce
½ tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce

For the filling:
2 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, chopped
1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
2 cups mixed vegetables
½ green apple, finely chopped

To assemble:
Butter lettuce leaves, washed and separated
Shredded carrots for topping (optional)

Directions:
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and mix to blend.

To make the filling, heat a skillet on high heat with cooking oil. Once the pan is hot, add the garlic, ginger and green onions to the pan, and stir fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant. Add the ground turkey or chicken, breaking into small pieces, and cook until almost cooked through. Add the vegetables to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix in the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until thickened slightly. Add the apples to the pan and toss to coat. Immediately remove the pan from the heat.Serve the filling in lettuce "cups" and top with shredded carrots, if desired.