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Just saw this in the local paper. You could drop the overal carb count by substituting the sugar with splenda.

Serves: 4 / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 30 minutes

To quickly form the meatballs, use a mini ice cream scoop.

3 limes (2 juiced and 1 cut into wedges)

3 cups shredded carrots

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, or mint leaves, thinly sliced, divided

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped, divided

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon lower-sodium fish sauce, divided

1 1/4 teaspoons sugar, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1 package (19.2 ounces) lean (93%) or extra-lean (97%) ground turkey breast

12 Boston lettuce leaves

3-4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, optional

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high. Or preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the lime juice in a medium bowl (you should have about 1/4 cup). Set the lime wedges aside.

Add the carrots, half the cilantro or mint, green onions, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir; let stand.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, remaining 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the rest of the cilantro or mint and garlic. Shape tablespoons of the mixture into meatballs. Arrange on skewers, 1/2-inch apart, and flatten slightly.

Grill meatballs 4 to 5 minutes or until grill marks appear and meat loses its pink color and is cooked through, turning occasionally.

Divide meatballs and carrot mixture among lettuce leaves. Drizzle with the chili sauce, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

Analysis based on 93% lean turkey without the sauce. 230 calories (27% from fat), 7 grams fat (2 grams sat. fat), 15 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams protein, 415 mg sodium, 66 mg cholesterol, 4 grams fiber.