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Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini

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Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini

Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini - Vegetable-rich dinner with a protein kick. Photo: Iris Lange-Fricke

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Health Score:
95 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
422
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Turkey breast is a great source of lean protein, while zucchini is rich in fiber.

It's always best to choose organic products. To stay within budget, you can reduce the meat portions and increase the proportion of vegetables.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie422 cal.(20 %)
Protein31 g(32 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates51 g(34 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage11 g(37 %)
Vitamin A1.3 mg(163 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.2 mg(18 %)
Vitamin K22.9 μg(38 %)
Vitamin B₁0.8 mg(80 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin16.5 mg(138 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate59 μg(20 %)
Pantothenic acid1.5 mg(25 %)
Biotin16.4 μg(36 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C18 mg(19 %)
Potassium1,013 mg(25 %)
Calcium132 mg(13 %)
Magnesium126 mg(42 %)
Iron4.8 mg(32 %)
Iodine13 μg(7 %)
Zinc4 mg(50 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.6 g
Uric acid180 mg
Cholesterol38 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
12 ozs turkey breasts
1 onion
3 carrots
10 ozs Zucchini (1 large zucchini)
8 ozs Whole wheat fusilli
salt
2 Tbsps olive oil
peppers
1 Tbsp Spelt flour
5 ozs Vegetable broth
6 ozs
¼ tsp dried thyme
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Preparation steps

1.
Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini preparation step 1

Rinse turkey breast fillet, dab dry and cut into strips. Peel and halve the onion and cut into thin slices. Clean and wash the carrots and zucchini, halve lengthwise and cut into thin slices. Cook pasta according to package instructions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.

2.
Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini preparation step 2

Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the turkey strips over high heat for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove. Add the onion, carrots, and zucchini to the pan and sauté over high to medium heat for 5-7 minutes while stirring. Dust vegetables with flour, add stock, and bring to the boil.

3.
Sauteed Turkey with Zucchini preparation step 3

Add the milk and turkey strips and let the sliced meat simmer at medium heat for 5 minutes. Season to taste with thyme, salt and pepper. Drain the pasta in a colander, drain and serve with the turkey slices.

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