Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

If you love asian flavors and you want something light and healthy to make for dinner on a weeknight, than this recipe is for you. I loved the yummy asian flavors and I also loved that this came together really quickly which is perfect after working all day.

Source: http://picky-palate.com

Ingredients:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (I used 1 tbsp)
1 c finely chopped onion
1 lb ground turkey
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 12 oz bag broccoli slaw ( I used coleslaw mix)
1 small can drained water chestnuts ( I omitted)
1/2 c teriyaki sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
butter or iceburg lettuce leaves

Place oil into a large skillet and cook over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and cook until soft. Add turkey, salt , pepper and garlic salt. Brown and crumble until cooked through. Chop water chestnuts.

When turkey is cooked, stir in slaw. water chestnuts, teriyaki sauce and sesame oil. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Reduce heat to low until ready to serve. Serve spoonfuls inside lettuce leaves.

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