Barbecue Meat Filling

SANDWICH

2⁄3 cup low-sodium catsup

1⁄4 cup chopped onion

1⁄4 cup brown sugar

1⁄4 cup light molasses

2tablespoons cider vinegar

2tablespoons prepared mustard

Place all ingredients except turkey in blender jar. Cover and blend at STIR until onion and garlic are chopped, about 15 to 20 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar.

Add half of turkey. Cover and blend at STIR until meat is chopped, about 10 to 20 seconds. Add remaining turkey. Cover and blend at STIR about 10 to 20 seconds, until meat is chopped.

FILLINGS

1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2cloves garlic, halved

Dash liquid smoke flavor, if desired

2cups cubed cooked turkey breast

In medium saucepan, heat meat mixture over medium-high heat until hot; stir occasionally. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes; stir occasionally. Serve with pita bread or sourdough buns.

Yield: 21⁄2 cups; 4 (about 1⁄2 cup) servings.

Variations: Substitute cooked chicken or 97% fat- free beef or ham for the turkey breast.

Per serving: About 199 cal, 15 g pro, 33 g car, 1 g fat, 40 mg chol, 134 mg sod.

Southwestern Wraps

1or 2 jalapeño pepper, stem and seeds removed

1clove garlic

2tablespoons chopped onion

1can (15.5 oz.) 50% less salt kidney beans, undrained

2tablespoons salsa

1teaspoon cumin

1tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

1cup cubed cooked chicken breast

1⁄3 cup shredded nonfat Cheddar cheese

6flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)

Salsa and light sour cream garnish, if desired

Place all ingredients except flour tortillas and garnish in blender jar in order listed. Cover and blend at CHOP, pulsing 5 or 6 times, until thoroughly mixed, scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Spread about 1⁄3 cup of bean mixture in center of each tortilla. Roll tortilla to enclose filling. Place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave at HIGH 20 to 30 seconds, or until heated through.

Serve with salsa and light sour cream garnish, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings (about 1⁄3 cup filling and 1 tortilla each).

Per serving: About 270 cal, 17 g pro, 39 g car, 5 g fat, 21 mg chol, 468 mg sod.

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KitchenAid 5 SPEED ULTRA POWER BLENDER manual Barbecue Meat Filling, Southwestern Wraps, Fillings
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