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Grilled Turkey Breast With Lemon-sage Sauce
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 159 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 537 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Turkey breast cutlets | 2 (6-ounce) |
| Juice and zest of ½ lemon | |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste | |
| Dry white wine (or substitute chicken broth) | 1/3 cup |
| Reduced-sodium chicken broth | 1/3 cup |
| Fresh chopped sage | 1 tablespoon |
| Butter | 2 teaspoons |
- Directions
- Combine turkey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large zippered bag. Shake to coat turkey and let marinate 15 minutes.
- Prepare the outdoor grill or grill pan, if cooking indoors. Remove turkey from marinade and grill over medium-high heat about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, bring wine and broth to boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lemon peel and sage, reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes to reduce. Remove from heat and add butter, whisking until melted.
- Spoon sauce over turkey and serve immediately.
Exchanges
4 very lean meats; 1 fat
Side Suggestions: Sautéed Green Beans With Lemon and Garlic
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Toss in 2 cups of trimmed green beans, juice of ½ lemon, and 1 clove minced garlic, and sauté 5-7 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and serve. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 74 calories; 8 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 3.5 g fiber; 152 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 vegetable; 1 fat.
Side Suggestions: Brown Rice Pilaf
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