High-Protein Asian Lettuce Wraps for Better Blood Sugar Levels

This recipe is as tasty as the lettuce wraps found in national restaurants, but it’s healthier! — Linda Rowley, Richardson, Texas

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Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute blend equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar
• 12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 cups bean sprouts

Directions

1. 1In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add jalapeno, green onions and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in basil, lime juice, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and sugar; heat through.
2. 2To serve, place turkey mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, carrot and bean sprouts. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts

3 lettuce wraps: 259 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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