Marinated Turkey Slices
Served any time of the year, turkey breast takes on a whole new flavor dimension when it's marinated in lemon and herbs and topped with the season's best vegetables.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
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6 ounces turkey breast slices
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1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cooking oil
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1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
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1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Dash salt
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Dash pepper
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1/4 cup water
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Nonstick spray coating
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1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash
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1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions
1.
If necessary, cut turkey into 2 equal portions.
2.
For marinade, in a small bowl stir together lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, bouillon granules, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and water.
3.
Place turkey in a plastic bag set in a bowl. Pour marinade over turkey. Close bag and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove turkey from bag, reserving marinade.
4.
Spray an 8-inch skillet with nonstick spray coating. Add turkey slices. Cook over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender and cooked through, turning once. Remove turkey from skillet; keep warm.
5.
Add zucchini, mushrooms, and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
6.
Meanwhile, stir together the reserved marinade and cornstarch. Add to the vegetables in the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Serve the vegetables with turkey slices and, if desired, rice. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 183, Total Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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