Turkey Prune Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce is the "wrap", and a spicy ground turkey and prune mixture is the filling in this Asian-inspired dish. The sweet-and-tart dipping sauce adds a pop of brightness to bring it together.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 TBSP finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Asian sesame oil
- 1 cup about 6 ounces finely chopped pitted Prunes
- 2 TBSP sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 TBSP chopped dry roasted peanuts
- 2 TBSP sliced green onion
- 1 TBSP chopped cilantro
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 TBSP Thai fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 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 Prunes, coconut, peanuts, green onion and cilantro; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons onto lettuce leaves. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Can you make this with leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Absolutely! Just shred/chop the turkey, toss it in with the ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil and add it at the end. Cook for a few minutes until the turkey is warmed through.
Note: Nutrition facts do not include dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 824mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1398IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg