1-1/4 lbs Oriental bean thread noodles
20 (4 oz) TURKEY STEAKS, thawed
3-3/4 c grated carrots
3-3/4 qt cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1-1/4 c reduced-sodium soy sauce
2-1/2 c lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 c smooth peanut butter
2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
2-1/2 c peanut oil
40 Leaves leaf lettuce, washed and dried
7 tbsp chopped peanuts, (without salt)
20 Each lime wedges
Cook noodles briefly in boiling water. Drain and cool.
Grill turkey steaks on a 340 degree F grill for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes per side, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Chill and cut into 1/8-inch strips.
Blend turkey, carrots and cucumbers together. Cover and chill.
In a blender or food processor, blend soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, peanut butter and pepper flakes until pureed. With blender/processor running, add oil. Blend until well mixed. Transfer to mixing bowl and toss dressing with turkey mixture.
Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each plate. Place 1 ounce of bean thread noodles on top and 1-1/2 to 2 cups of turkey mixture on top of the noodles. Garnish with 1 teaspoon of chopped peanuts and a lime wedge.
Total Calories 568
Total Fat 34 g
% Daily Total Fat 52
Saturated Fat 7 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 35
Cholesterol 75 g
% Daily Cholesterol 25
Sodium 700 mg
% Daily Sodium 29
Total Carbohydrates 37 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 12
Dietary Fiber 3 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 12
Sugars 4 g
Protein 32 g