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Asian Barbecued Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Asian Barbecued Turkey Lettuce Wraps


Yield: 10

Ethnicity: Asian
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Appetizer
 
Occasion: Chinese New Year, Apres Ski
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 







Ingredients
1 Pound GROUND TURKEY
1/3 Cup hoisin sauce
1/2 Cup commercial barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/4 Cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 Cup diced scallions
2 Tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely minced
10 Large iceberg lettuce leaves, washed, dried and well chilled
 
  1. Over medium heat, crumble turkey into a wok or large skillet and saute, stirring to break up any clumps. Cook until lightly browned.
  2. Stir in hoisin and barbecue sauces, ginger root and garlic. Cook until hot and well blended.
  3. Mix in pine nuts, scallions and crystallized ginger, tossing gently just long enough to heat through and blend well.
  4. To serve, spoon the hot turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf cup and roll tightly to enclose the turkey mixture.
  5. Note: This is a delightful casual party food. Your guests will enjoy rolling their own appetizers.

Recipe Source: This appetizer recipe was developed by Larry Elder of Charlotte, NC and was a runner-up in the 2000 North Carolina Turkey Cooking Contest.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 130  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 420mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g  
Protein 10g  
Vitamin A 2%
  • Vitamin C 4%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 6%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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