Recipe: Lemongrass Turkey Rice Bowls

Serves 4.

Note: Cooking the lean turkey in simmering water helps to keep it moist without adding extra fat. Lemongrass is a stalky plant with a lemony scent used, most notably, in Southeast Asia. Use only the palest central core (wrap and save the outer layers for another use). Slice thin, then mince with a heavy knife or in a small blender, making tiny particles, as the grass is very woody.

• 1/3 c. fresh lime juice

• 3 tbsp. fish sauce

• 2 tsp. light brown sugar

• 1 lb. ground lean turkey

• 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onions

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced thinly

• 1/2 lb. green beans, thin ones work best, cut into 2-in. pieces

• Pinch of salt

• 3 c. cooked brown rice

• 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint

• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Set aside.

In a saucepan, cover the ground turkey with water. Simmer until all the pink is gone, stirring to break up lumps, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain.

Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, green beans and salt, and cook, stirring constantly, until crispy tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the turkey, vegetables, peanuts, mint and cilantro. Serve extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories467Fat18 gSodium1,270 mg

Carbohydrates47 gSaturated fat4 gCalcium107 mg