Lemon Herb Turkey Dinner with Asparagus
Tender pan-seared turkey breast seasoned with garlic and lemon, served alongside tender-crisp asparagus and topped with hemp seeds. A light, high-protein dinner option ready in under 25 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
17 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Natalie + Lila
Natalie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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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.
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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
5 min
Cook
17 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the turkey breast fillet dry
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Pat the turkey breast fillet dry
Pat the turkey breast fillet dry with a paper towel and sprinkle evenly with a small pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Place the turkey breast fillet in the…
Place the turkey breast fillet in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the turkey fillet to a plate…
Transfer the turkey fillet to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add garlic clove and asparagus spear
In the same skillet over medium heat, add garlic clove and asparagus spear, tossing gently in the pan drippings for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Pour lemon juice into the skillet to…
Pour lemon juice into the skillet to deglaze, stirring to coat the asparagus with the warm pan juices for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Plate the rested turkey breast alongside the…
Plate the rested turkey breast alongside the lemon-garlic asparagus as a light, high-protein dinner option.
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Sprinkle hemp seed evenly over the asparagus…
Sprinkle hemp seed evenly over the asparagus and turkey right before serving.
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