Recipe Details

Asian Turkey Pasta

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Number of Servings: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup

Warm peanut-flavored turkey tops chewy soba noodles in this tasty dish.

Name: Amount:
reduced fat peanut butter 0.25 cup
low fat, low sodium beef broth 0.67 cup
ground red pepper 0.25 tsp
lite soy sauce 3 Tbsp
dry sherry 1 Tbsp
cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 Tbsp
water 2 Tbsp
diced cooked turkey (preferably white meat) 3 cups
carrots, thinly sliced 0.50 cup
diced red pepper 0.25 cup
sliced scallions 0.25 cup
romaine lettuce leaves 5 large
cooked soba noodles 3 cups
toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
1:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter and the broth.

 2:

Stir until smooth.

 3:

Add the red peppers, soy sauce, and sherry.

 4:

Bring to a boil.

 5:

Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

 6:

Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the sauce. Cook until thickened.

 7:

Add the cooked turkey, carrots, pepper, and scallions to the sauce. Toss to coat well.

 8:

Place the romaine lettuce leaves on a platter. Place the warm soba noodles on top of the lettuce. Pile the turkey salad in the center of the noodles.

 9:

Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 287
Calories from Fat 64
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 49mg
Sodium 474mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 27g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 4g
Protein 29g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange s Starch 3 Very Lean Meat 1/2 Fat Total
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