🦃 Turkey with Quinoa and Asparagus

Grilled turkey cutlet with quinoa and steamed asparagus. A high-protein, low-calorie dish.
⏱️ 25 min🍽️ 4 servings👩🍳 Easy🔥 591 calories per serving💪 48 g protein per serving
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb (600 g) turkey cutlets
- 1 2/3 cups uncooked (300 g) quinoa
- 14 oz (400 g) green asparagus
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped (10 g) fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp (43 ml) olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
How to make it, step by step
- Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth for 15 minutes.
- Steam the asparagus for 5 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper and grill 4-5 min per side.
- Mix the quinoa with lemon, olive oil, and parsley.
- Serve the turkey over the quinoa with the asparagus on the side.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutrition facts (per serving)
591
calories
48 g
protein
56 g
carbs
21 g
fat
Values are approximate.
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