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Peanutty Asian Lettuce Wraps

This recipe packs so much punch into a beautiful, healthy presentation. I usually serve it with a little extra hoisin on the side.

—MANDY RIVERS LEXINGTON, SC

START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1/2 pounds lean ground turkey

1/2 cup shredded carrot

2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped

4 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh snow peas

1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

12 Bibb lettuce leaves

Additional hoisin sauce, optional

1. In a large skillet, cook turkey and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and carrot is tender; drain. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2. Stir in the chestnuts, onions, snow peas, teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, vinegar and oil; heat through. Divide among lettuce leaves; drizzle with additional hoisin sauce if desired. Fold lettuce over filling.

PER SERVING 2 wraps equals 313 cal., 16 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 90 mg chol., 613 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 3 g fiber, 24 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.