Name: Deli Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 lettuce wraps
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 6 ounces sliced deli turkey, coarsely chopped; 6 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts, optional

I used to make these during my training days when I worked at a restaurant in Hawaii. They're low fat, low carb, high protein, quick and delicious—a great choice before or after a workout. —Duncan Omarzu, Astoria, New York

Health tip

Deli meat is typically lean, like the turkey used in these low-carb wraps, but it’s also high in sodium. Switch to leftover cooked turkey or chicken to cut back on sodium.

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Yield:6 lettuce wraps

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces sliced deli turkey, coarsely chopped
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts, optional

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Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add turkey; heat through. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar just until combined.

Serve in lettuce leaves. Top with avocado, cheese and, if desired, sprouts.

Nutrition Facts

3 lettuce wraps: 270 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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