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Marinated Turkey Tenders with Veggies

July 25, 2010 No comments

What You Need:

2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp 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

How to Make It:

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 turn the turkey to coat well.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Refrigerate the remaining marinade.
Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/2 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 a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees.
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

Turkey is easy to cook and takes well to many different flavorings like this 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 for us. Both the white and dark meat contains many nutrients although dark meat does contain more fat. Use leftovers in a salad or as a lunchtime sandwich.

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 94 mg; Sodium 159 mg

Healthy Eating, Meat Recipes, Recipes

New York Strip with Balsamic Mushrooms

October 5, 2009 No comments

What You Need:

 

2 (8 oz) New York Strip steaks (1 inch thick)

1/2 t coarse salt

1 T olive oil

1 T unsalted butter

6 oz. Portobello mushrooms, sliced

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 T balsamic vinegar

 

How to Make It:

 

Preheat the broiler.

Sprinkle both sides of the steaks with the salt.

Place the steaks on a broiler pan.

Broil 4 minutes then turn and continue broiling 3 minutes for medium rare.

Remove the steaks and place on plates loosely covered with foil.

Place the oil and butter into a skillet over medium heat.

Let the butter melt being sure to stir it into the oil.

Add the sliced mushroom and stir to coat.

Cook the mushrooms 4 minutes or until fork tender.

Add the garlic, stir and cook an additional 30 seconds.

Remove the skillet from the heat and add the vinegar stirring to coat.

Uncover the steaks and spread the mushroom mixture over the top just before serving.

 

Serving Size:  2

 

Portobello mushrooms have a great meaty taste and go well with any type of steak.  By adding the garlic and vinegar it gives them a special robust flavor. 

Meat Recipes

Broiled Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers

February 20, 2009 No comments

What You Need:

 

16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 strips of bacon cut in half lengthwise

1/4 C butter style shortening, melted

1 T Parmesan cheese, grated

1 garlic clove, minced fine

1 t lemon juice

 

How to Cook It:

 

Turn on the broiler and allow it to heat while preparing the shrimp.

Wrap one slice of bacon around each piece of shrimp and secure it with a wooden toothpick.

Place the melted shortening in a mixing bowl.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese until blended.

Add the garlic and lemon juice and whisk until completely combined.

Brush each shrimp thoroughly with the sauce.

Place in a single layer on a broiler pan.

Broil 6 minutes, turn and continue broiling 5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

 

Serving Size:  4

 

These little wonders make great appetizers before a special meal, or can be used as the main course.  1/4 t salt and 1/4 t of pepper can be added to the sauce if you wish for more flavor.

Fish and Seafood Recipes, Meat Recipes