Asian Turkey Meatballs In Lettuce Cups

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 12 large boston lettuce leaves
• 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup mint leaf

Recipe

• 1 for the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper flakes; set aside at room temperature.
• 2 for the meatballs: in a large bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar and soy sauce. form mixture into 24 (2-inch) meatballs.
• 3 lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. add meatballs in two batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes for each batch.
• 4 lay 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. place 2 meatballs on top of each leaf. top meatballs with cucumber and mint leaves, drizzle with dressing and serve.
• 5 per serving: 180 calories, 6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.