Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Asian Turkey Meatballs in Lettuce Cups
Cuisine: Oriental Type: Main Course Serves: 4
Source:
South Beach Diet Taste of Summer
Attributes:
Quick and Easy, Healthy
Comments:
Easy, quick, low carb, great!
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
Dressing:
1 tbs. Asian fish sauce
1 tbs. rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
pinch red pepper flakes

Meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey breast
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbs. grated fresh ginger
1 tbs. toasted sesame oil
2 tsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
12 large Boston lettuce leaves
1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 cup mint leaves, chopped

Instructions:
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and pepper flakes; set aside at room temperature.

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.

Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooing 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.

Place meatballs on lettuce leaves, top with cucumber and mint, drizzle with dressing. Could also use dressing as a dip instead of drizzling it over the top.

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2007-12-21