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Five-Spice Turkey and Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Posted by kapnick on Jan 10, 2012 11:50:15 AM

Quick Info:

Servings
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Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 285, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 543mg, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Total Fat: 11g, Carbs: 24g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Protein: 26g
Carb Choices: 1.5
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 1/2 cup(s) rice, brown, instant
  • 2 teaspoon oil, sesame
  • 1 pounds turkey, lean ground, 93 % lean
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, minced
  • 1 large pepper(s), red, bell, finely diced
  • 1 can(s) water chestnuts, canned, 8-ounce can, rinced and chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 head(s) lettuce, Boston, leaves separated
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh herbs, chopped, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/or chives
  • 1 large carrot(s), shredded
  • 1 teaspoon oil, canola

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes.

3. Stir in the cooked rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

4. To serve, spoon portions of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps.

Recipe Source: Eating Well

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