Lemon Garlic Turkey Breast with Roasted Asparagus
Juicy pan-seared turkey tenderloin cutlets paired with tender roasted asparagus spears, finished with a bright splash of fresh lemon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ger + Lila
Ger created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Trim the woody ends off the asparagus…
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spear. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet.
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Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven…
Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly browned.
Look for: tender-crisp and lightly browned
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Pat the turkey breast cutlet dry
While the asparagus is roasting, pat the turkey breast cutlet dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
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Place the turkey cutlet in the skillet…
Place the turkey cutlet in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the turkey from the skillet and…
Remove the turkey from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both the…
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both the sliced turkey and the roasted asparagus before serving.
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