Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps

Name: Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 6 servings of 2 wraps
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) uncooked whole wheat couscous; 1 lemon, divided; 1 container (6 oz) plain nonfat Greek yogurt (2/3 cup/150 mL); 4 oz (125 g) fat-free feta cheese, crumbled, divided; 1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, divided; 2 garlic cloves, pressed, divided; 1 1/4 tsp (6 mL) coarsely ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes; 1/2 medium red onion; 1 can (14.5 oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 1 lb (450 g) turkey breast cutlets, sliced into 2-in. (5-cm) strips; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped; 12 large Boston lettuce leaves

Prep 25 min

Cook 5 min

Ready in 30 min

These lettuce wraps are a fun and unique way to serve this turkey and couscous salad.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 lemon, divided
1 container (6 oz) plain nonfat Greek yogurt (2/3 cup/150 mL)
4 oz (125 g) fat-free feta cheese, crumbled, divided
1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed, divided
1 1/4 tsp (6 mL) coarsely ground black pepper, divided
1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion
1 can (14.5 oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 lb (450 g) turkey breast cutlets, sliced into 2-in. (5-cm) strips
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
12 large Boston lettuce leaves

Directions

Prepare couscous according to package directions, using water instead of broth and omitting salt and oil; set aside and keep warm. Meanwhile, for sauce, juice lemon using Citrus Press to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL). Set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) for use in salad. In a small mixing bowl, mix together remaining lemon juice, yogurt, half of the cheese, half of the mint, one of the pressed garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of the black pepper. Set aside.
For salad, cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and thinly slice onion lengthwise. in a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, beans, reserved lemon juice, remaining mint, remaining pressed garlic clove and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of the black pepper; toss gently and set aside.
For filling, add oil to 5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Saute Pan; heat over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Place turkey, salt and remaining 3/4 tsp (4 mL) black pepper in a medium mixing bowl; toss to coat. Cook turkey, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove Skillet from heat. Add couscous, remaining cheese and oregano; stir until combined.
To serve, spoon filling onto lettuce leaves; top with salad and drizzle with sauce.

Yield:

6 servings of 2 wraps

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 230, Calories from Fat 30, Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Total Carbohydrate 19 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 30 g