Asian Lettuce Wraps

I got this recipe from YouTuber "How Jen Does It".  Once you get things prepped, it is a quick meal! Serve it with broccoli on the side and seasoned rice noodles.  Yum!

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

1 large head Bibb lettuce (I've also used Romaine)
1 lb. ground turkey
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tsp. fresh ginger root, grated
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. red curry paste
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, chopped
5 green onions, chopped

Rinse lettuce leaves, pat dry and place on a towel while you prepare the filling.

Stir together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger root, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and red curry paste.  Set aside.

Heat 1 Tbsp,. olive oil in a large skillet.  Add the ground turkey, chopped onion and minced garlic; cook over medium heat until no longer pink.  Drain.  Add sauce mixture, chopped water chestnuts and green onion.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

To serve, fill lettuce leaf with some filling and wrap burrito style.

Penne Pesto with Chicken

I found this recipe in the February 2009 issue of Family Circle and it has been a favorite ever since.  It is so easy to make and comes together fast!  A great combo!  Serve with a salad and some yummy bread and you are set!

Penne Pesto with Chicken

1 large bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed slightly and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 lb. penne pasta
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 pkg. (9 oz) fully cooked grilled chicken strips (such as Perdue Short Cuts), cut into bite sized pieces
1 (7 oz) container pesto

1.  Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Add broccoli rabe and cook three minutes.  Scoop into a bowl with a slotted spoon and add pasta to boiling water.  Cook the pasta as directed until al dente.

2.  Meanwhile, drain water from broccoli rabe.  Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.  Stir in broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more.  Season with 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

3.  Drain pasta.  Stir chicken, pasta and pesto into skillet.  Cook 2 minutes to heat through.  Serve warm.

Serves 6
530 calories, 17g. fat (3g. sat fat), 28 g. protein, 67g. carb, 3g. fiber, 675 mg. sodium, 32 mg. cholesterol