Turkey Prune Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Prune Lettuce Wraps

Turkey California Prune Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce is the “wrap”, and a spicy ground turkey and California 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.

 

Makes: 4Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

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  • 450g lean turkey mince
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • 170g finely chopped California Prunes
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
  • 8 butter lettuce leaves
  • Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)
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DIRECTIONS

  1. In large bowl combine turkey, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  2. In large nonstick skillet, brown turkey mixture over medium heat, breaking into crumbs; pour off drippings.
  3. Add California Prunes, coconut, peanuts, green onion and coriander; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
  4. Spoon 2 tablespoons of turkey mixture into the centre of lettuce leaves. 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)

 

NUTRITION FACTS

CALORIES342
PERCENTAGE CALORIES FROM FAT18
TOTAL FAT7
PROTEIN34
CHOLESTEROL62
CARBOHYDRATE37
POTASSIUM157