vietnamese turkey wrap

makes 4 servings

3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp sugar
1/4-1/2 tsp red chile paste (chinese)
1/4 cup of water
2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 cucumber, seeded and cut into matchstick-size pieces
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp peanut oil
1 (10-ounce) skinless boneless turkey breast, cut into think strips
2 cups hot chooked short-grain rice
2 large heads of boston lettuce, cleaned and seperated into leaves
1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup whole fresh cilantro leaves
2 tsbp unsalted dry roasted peanuts

To prepare dipping sauce, in a small serving bowl, whisk together 2 tbsps of the fish sauce, the lime juice, sugar, and chile paste with the water; set aside.

In a medium nonreactive bowl, combine the carrots, cucumber, onion, and vinegar; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, discarding the vinegar, and place in a medium serving bowl.

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat the oil. Saute the turkey until no longer pink, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining tsbp of fish sauce, and place in a medium serving bowl.

to assemble wrap, spoon about a tbsp each of rice, turkey, cucumber-carrot mixture into a lettuce leaf, top with 102 mint and cilantro leaves, sprinkle with peanuts and fold the lettuce leaves over to enclose the filling. dip into the sauce.

7 points

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Here's a different take on the classic enchilada. The tortillas are halved and layered between sauce and cheese, like a lasagna. This recipe is from the WW Take Out Tonight cookbook.

2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground skinless turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
2 (10-oz) cans enchilada sauce
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped mild green chilies
1 tsp red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 7x11 baking dish with non stick spray
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Swirl 1 tsp of oil, then add the turkey, half the onions, half the garlic and 1/4 ts salt. Cool breaking up the turkey, until browned, 8 mins.
3. Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick saucepan over med heat. Swirl in the remaining oil then add the remaining onions, garlic, salt, oregano and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally until well softened, about 8 mins. Stir in the enchilada sauce, chiles and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavours are blended, about 10 mins. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
4. Arrange on-third of the tortilla halves in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Spoon one-third of the turkey mixture over the top; top with one-third the sauce and sprinkle with one third of the cheese. Repeat the layering twice. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 20 mins. Remove the foil and bake 5 mins longer or until the cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 mins before serving.

For 1/8 of the casserole, 4 points.

Thai-inspired turkey burgers with zesty peanut sauce

1/3 cup bottled light peanut sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp grated gingerroot
1 1/2 lbs extra-lean ground turkey or chicken
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs, or 1/2 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely minced green onions
2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 multigrain burger buns
Lettuce and tomato slices

- to make sauce, combine peanut sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon zest, and gingeroot in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, green onions, cilantro, egg, salt, pepper and 3tbsp of the sauce (you will use the rest of the sauce to baste the burgers). Mix gently using your hands. Form mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.
- Preheat grill to high setting. Spray grill rack with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil. Grill burgers for about5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Brush burgers with reserved sauce during last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- serve burgers on lightly toasted buns with lettuce and sliced tomatoes, or any of your favorite burger toppings.

5 points