ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

Asian Turkey Meatballs in Lettuce Cups image

Provided by kbillq

Categories Meatballs

Time 25m

Yield 6 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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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

Steps:

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 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.
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.
Per serving: 180 calories, 6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 502.3, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29.4