Sesame Turkey
Need an easy low-calorie meal? Put the turkey breast in your slow cooker in the morning to simmer in the flavorful sauce until dinner.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8 servings (4 1/2 ounces cooked meat and 1/4 cup sauce)
Ingredients
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3 pounds turkey breast tenderloins
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
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2 tablespoons sliced green onion
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
1.
Place turkey in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne pepper. In a small bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over turkey in cooker.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3.
Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover turkey to keep warm.
4.
For sauce, strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and the cold water. Stir into liquid in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. If desired, slice turkey. Spoon sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition information
Calories 222, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 373 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 3%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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