Asian Style Turkey Cabbage Cups

Here’s another way to use ground turkey that is a favorite of mine. 

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped
• 12 large Napa cabbage leaves
• ¼ cup chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Directions:

1. Add ginger and turkey to a preheated nonstick skillet, cook until turkey is just done being sure to stir frequently
2. Drain turkey mixture and place in a large bowl
3. Add green onions and the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the cabbage leaves and the peanuts
4. Toss well
5. Spoon 1/3 cup of turkey mixture into each cabbage leaf and top with peanuts
6. ENJOY

Nutrition:  Makes 6 servings (2 cabbage cups each) of approximately

• 200 calories and
• 19 grams protein