This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Turkey Lettuce Wraps for Diabetics. To make this Dish you'll be needing SesameOil, Extra Lean Ground Turkey, Green Onions, Fresh Ginger, Water Chestnuts, Low Sodium Soy Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Lettuce Leaves, Peanuts, and Mint Leaves. There's 102 calories and 5 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Turkey Lettuce Wraps for Diabetics
Containing just 6 grams of carbohydrate per serving, these lettuce wraps are the perfect way to use leftover turkey! Just grind and stir fry with a mixture of vegetables and low-
sodium soy sauce, then spoon over a lettuce leaf and dig in!
Ingredients
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 large lettuce leaves
Chopped mint leaves and/or chopped peanuts (optional)
Directions
Yield: 12 wraps (about 6 servings)
1 - Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, green onions, and ginger; cook 6–8 minutes, stirring to break up meat.
2 - Add water chestnuts and soy sauce to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
3 - Spoon 1/4 cup turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf. Top with chopped mint and and/or peanuts, if desired. Roll up to enclose filling.
4 - Variations. Use turkey mixture as a salad topping or substitute the lettuce leaves with corn tortillas.
5 - Gluten-free. To make this dish gluten free, be sure to read ingredient labels carefully and purchase gluten-free soy sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 102 calories, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 87 mg, Fiber: 1 g
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