Turkey-Dried Plum Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 25 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes     Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 cup (about 6 ounces) finely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
2 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
8 Romaine lettuce leaves
Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)

Directions

In large bowl combine turkey, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing lightly but thoroughly. In large nonstick skillet, brown turkey mixture over medium heat, breaking into crumbles; pour off drippings. Add dried plums, coconut, peanuts, green onion and cilantro; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. In center of each lettuce leaf spoon 2 tablespoonfuls turkey mixture and fold lettuce to form small packet. Serve immediately with Dipping Sauce.

Dipping Sauce:

In small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce); 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; and 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice. (Yield: 1/3 cup)

Nutritional Information

Calories

342

Cholesterol

62mg

% of Calories from Fat

18%

Total Fat

7g

Sodium

1,006mg

Carbohydrates

37g

Protein

34g

Fiber

4g

Potassium

157mg