Yes, indeed…here we go again, another installment of Tricks, Tips and a Recipe. Today you’ll learn a tip, as well as a trick and you’ll get a great recipe to try it out with. Isn’t that the totally FUN?

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Today’s focus is on TURKEY!

You knew that was coming, didn’t you? Turkey is a wonderful super food. It may be the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving feasts, but it is much more important than a once a year dinner. FYI, we have our FREE Thanksgiving Menu-Mailer here: http://www.leanneely.com/2009/free-thanksgiving-menu-planner/

You gotta love turkey, ya’ll. It is low in fat, high in protein and rich in selenium, zinc, niacin, iron and a smattering of B vitamins. That makes this nutritionist pretty happy!

Here’s today’s TRICK:

Substitute ground turkey breast for ground beef in any recipe calling for ground beef to improve on the saturated fat quota of your meal, reduce calories and be equally delicious.

And here’s a TIP:

Heart healthy turkey is rich in niacin which is associated in lowering the risk for heart attack, so look at eating turkey more often!

And your RECIPE (from our low carb Menu-Mailer):

Turkey Fajitas
Serves 4

3/4 pound boneless skinless turkey breast — cut into strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic — minced
1/8 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup red onion — sliced
1 red bell pepper — cut in strips
8 romaine lettuce leaves – large
1 cup chopped cilantro
salsa of your choice

In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic and turkey. Sauté for 2-3 minutes till turkey is browned. Add lemon juice, spices, onion and red pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower heat and cover to keep warm.

Use Romaine leaves in lieu of tortillas, top with chopped cilantro and salsa and enjoy–this really is delicious! Eat like a lettuce taco.

Per Serving: 167 Calories; 7g Fat; 18g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 59mg Cholesterol; 71mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

LC SERVING SUGGESTIONS: You could use tortillas. Tortilla Factory makes a low carb tortilla that’s decent, but it’s not necessary, the lettuce leaves are good. Have a big salad.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Use regular corn tortillas and have the big salad, too.