Turkey Breast with Barley-Cranberry Stuffing
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Thanks to a slow cooker, this meal cooks itself while you're away! You'll come home to a delicious, healthy dish of lean protein paired with grains and fruit.
Ingredients:
2
cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1
cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/2
cup dried cranberries
2
tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/2
teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
1
fresh or thawed frozen bone-in turkey breast half (about 2 pounds), skinned
1/3
cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
1.
Combine broth, barley, onion, cranberries, almonds, sage and garlic-pepper seasoning in slow cooker.
2.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Brown turkey breast on all sides; add to slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours.
3.
Transfer turkey to cutting board; cover with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Stir parsley into sauce mixture in slow cooker. Serve sliced turkey with sauce and stuffing.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe |
| Fiber |
6 g |
| Carbohydrate |
33 g |
| Cholesterol |
55 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
1 g |
| Total Fat |
5 g |
| Calories from Fat |
13 % |
| Calories |
298 |
| Protein |
31 g |
| Sodium |
114 mg |
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Turkey