Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip; toss diced mango and strawberries with lime juice for a quick dessert.

Makes 4 servings, 1 1/4 cups filling each

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup instant brown rice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see Note)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder (see Note)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/or chives
1 large carrot, shredded

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey and ginger; cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice, bell pepper, water chestnuts, broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
3. To serve, spoon portions of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves, top with herbs and carrot and roll into wraps.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 285 calories; 11 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 66 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrate; 26 g protein; 5 g fiber; 543 mg sodium; 390 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (150% daily value), Vitamin C (140% dv), Iron (25% dv), Folate (20% dv).
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat; 1 Carbohydrate Serving.

TIP: Notes: Hoisin sauce is a spicy, sweet sauce made from soybeans, chiles, garlic and spices. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a year.

Often a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns, five-spice powder was originally considered a cure-all miracle blend encompassing the five elements (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty). Look for it in the supermarket spice section.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the filling (through Step 2), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve cold or reheat in the microwave.

This dish is so yummy, I didn't want to stop eating it. It is going in our recipe repertoire as a permanent member.

Anonymous, Silver Spring, MD

This recipe was delicious! The ground turkey is really enhanced with the dish's Asian flavors. This dish even won over my honey who is very anti-ground turkey. This recipe is a keeper. The only thing I added was some minced garlic along with the ginger. You must try this dish.

, San Antonio , TX

My husband and I love this recipe! I usually just use about 1/4 cup water instead of the broth. We also add some Thai red chili sauce to the finished wraps. I've also used the left over turkey mixture for a stuffed green pepper dish the next day - very versatile. The five-spice powder really makes the dish!

Molly, Fort Wayne, iN

These are awesome and reheat well. I left out the herbs and didn't worry about the carrots. My boys loved them as well.

Nancy, Knoxville, IA

I've made these several times and each time i do, i wonder why i don't make them more often! So good--i always serve with chile-garlic sauce on the side. A definite winner.

Dan, VT