Recipe of the Week: Crunchy Turkey Lentil Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry green lentils, rinsed

• 1 1/4 cups water

• 2 tbsp canola oil, divided

• 1 lb. ground turkey breast

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root

• 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce

• 12 large green lettuce leaves

• 4 cups tricoloured coleslaw mix

• 1 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

In saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of canola oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.

In same saucepan, add remaining canola oil. Sauté onions and garlic for about five to six minutes. Stir in ginger root and soy sauce and cook for three more minutes. Return turkey and add cooked lentils and coleslaw mix to the pan and stir to combine.

To assemble wraps: Place turkey mixture on lettuce leaf and top with cilantro.

Preparation time: 10 minutes; total time: 50 minutes.

Makes 12 servings, 109 calories each.

— Canadian Food Focus