Roast Turkey with Sesame Crust

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Roast Turkey with Sesame Crust

Roast turkey with sesame crust - Hearty meat with a sweet flavored crust and vegetable garnish.

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 13 h. 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
369
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie369 cal.(18 %)
Protein52 g(53 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates15 g(10 %)
Sugar added19 g(76 %)
Roughage4.8 g(16 %)
Vitamin A1.7 mg(213 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.6 mg(22 %)
Vitamin K40.5 μg(68 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin32 mg(267 %)
Vitamin B₆1.2 mg(86 %)
Folate49 μg(16 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin27 μg(60 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C11 mg(12 %)
Potassium1,154 mg(29 %)
Calcium138 mg(14 %)
Magnesium98 mg(33 %)
Iron3.8 mg(25 %)
Iodine8 μg(4 %)
Zinc4.8 mg(60 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.5 g
Uric acid275 mg
Cholesterol95 mg
Complete sugar12 g

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
36 ozs turkey breasts
lemons
1 pc ginger (about 15 grams or 1/2 ounce)
4 Tbsps Sesame seeds
5 Tbsps soy sauce
2 Tbsps Orange marmalade
21 ozs carrots
1 Tbsp Canola oil
1 Tbsp honey
3 ozs Vegetable broth
parsley
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
carrotSesame seedssoy saucegingerhoneylemon

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse turkey under cold water, pat dry and trim if necessary.

2.

Rinse half of lemon under hot water, pat dry, finely grate zest and squeeze juice. Peel and grate ginger. Stir sesame seeds with ginger, soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and orange marmalade. Coat turkey with marinade. Cover and leave in refrigerator overnight.

3.

Remove meat from marinade, place in a roasting pan in a preheated oven at 180°C (approximately 350°F) or a convection oven at 160°C (approximately 320°F), gas mark 2-3 and roast for  50-60 minutes, occassionally brushing again with marinade. If necessary, pour a little water into roasting pan.

4.

Meanwhile, peel carrots and cut into thin sices. Heat oil in a pan and saute carrots. Add honey and deglaze with broth. Cover and simmer for about 8 minutes over medium heat. Rinse parsley, shake dry, reserve some for garnish, pluck remaining leaves and chop. Season carrots with salt, pepper and chopped parsley.

5.

Cut turkey into slices and serve with carrots. Garnish with parsley.

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