🦃 Turkey with Quinoa and Asparagus

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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

  1. Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth for 15 minutes.
  2. Steam the asparagus for 5 minutes until tender but still firm.
  3. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and grill 4-5 min per side.
  4. Mix the quinoa with lemon, olive oil, and parsley.
  5. Serve the turkey over the quinoa with the asparagus on the side.
  6. 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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