Turkey is easy to cook and adapts to many different flavorings, like this homemade Herb Marinade. Grilling your turkey makes it even more of a snap. Adding the grilled vegetables means less time in the kitchen. Turkey is also quite healthy. Both the white and dark meat contain many nutrients, although dark meat does contain more fat. Use leftovers in a salad or as a lunchtime sandwich.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tsp. lemon zest, grated
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 (1 lb.) turkey breast tenders
- 1 (1 lb.) eggplant
- 1 (1 lb.) zucchini
- 3 plum tomatoes
Directions:
Place the oil, garlic, and rosemary into a bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and whisk well.
Place the turkey into a large bowl. Pour 1/3 C of the marinade over the turkey and coat the turkey evenly. Refrigerate for 45 minutes. Refrigerate the remaining marinade.
Cut the eggplant lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices. Cut the tomatoes in half. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
Heat the grill. Place the turkey on the grill and discard the marinade. Grill the turkey for 7 minutes per side, or until it reaches 160 degrees according to the meat thermometer. Remove the turkey to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest until ready to cut.
Place the eggplant slices and zucchini slices onto the grill. Grill for 4 minutes, then turn and grill an additional 4 minutes or until just tender. Add the tomatoes to the grill and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until charred -- but not too soft. Allow the vegetables to cool enough to handle. Cut the cooled vegetables into bite-size pieces and toss with the remaining marinade. Makes 6 servings.
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Marinade Time: approximately 45 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 26 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 26 minutes
Nutritional Information: (approximate amounts per serving)
Calories 243; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 10g; Protein 39g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 94mg; Sodium 159mg.
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