Sesame Turkey



Sesame Turkey
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins Slow Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs(low) or 2 1/2 to 3 hours (high)
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Sesame Turkey
Ingredients
  • 3
    pounds turkey breast tenderloins
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8
    teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4
    cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4
    cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4
    teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1
    tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 2
    tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2
    tablespoons cold water
  • 2
    tablespoons sliced green onion (1)
  • 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 broth, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over turkey.

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 and keep warm.

4. For sauce, strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and the water; stir into cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

5. If desired, slice turkey. Spoon sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (Sesame Turkey)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 222,
  • Protein (gm) 42,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 3,
  • Fat, total (gm) 3,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 112,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 49,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 2,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 9,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 12,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 373,
  • Potassium (mg) 371,
  • Calcium (DV %) 30,
  • Iron (DV %) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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coyotegirl98030 wrote:

this was super good and easy, however I used chicken breast because I had it on hand

1/18/2012 12:03:03 PM Report Abuse

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