Deli Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Lunch

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.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: servings

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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.