Turkey and Avocado Wrapped Asparagus
A quick, savory snack featuring roasted turkey breast wrapped around tender-crisp asparagus. Creamy avocado adds satisfying healthy fats to keep you fueled all afternoon.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 8-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: You can blanch the asparagus up to 3 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for even faster snack assembly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Snap off the bottom 1 inch of…
Snap off the bottom 1 inch of the woody ends from the asparagus spears and discard.
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Bring a small skillet of water to…
Bring a small skillet of water to a simmer. Add a pinch of salt and the asparagus. Blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
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Drain the asparagus and rinse briefly under…
Drain the asparagus and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry, then toss with a light drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a crack of black pepper.
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Lay the turkey breast slices flat on…
Lay the turkey breast slices flat on a cutting board. Mash the avocado lightly with a fork and spread a thin, even layer across each slice of turkey.
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Place 1 to 2 seasoned asparagus spears…
Place 1 to 2 seasoned asparagus spears at the edge of each turkey slice and roll them up tightly.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Deli meat quality matters
Deli meat quality matters: Look for roasted turkey breast with no added sugars or thickeners to keep this strictly Whole30 and paleo compliant.
Meal prep friendly
Meal prep friendly: You can blanch the asparagus up to 3 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for even faster snack assembly.
Try it warm
Try it warm: Instead of blanching, you can lightly roast or pan-sear the asparagus in olive oil until blistered for a deeper, smokier flavor.
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