Chia and Flax Crusted Turkey Breast with Braised Artichokes
Juicy lean turkey breast encrusted with chia and flaxseeds, served over warm braised artichoke hearts and wilted garlic spinach. High in protein and fiber to keep you full while supporting your keto goals.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie 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
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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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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Steadier energy
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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
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
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the chia seeds
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Combine the chia seeds
Combine the chia seeds, flaxseed, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
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Brush the turkey breast with half of…
Brush the turkey breast with half of the olive oil, then press both sides firm into the seed mixture to form an even crust.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C). Add the remaining olive oil.
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Place the crusting turkey breast in the…
Place the crusting turkey breast in the pan and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and rest on a plate for 3 minutes.
Look for: golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Add the artichoke hearts and spinach
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the artichoke hearts and spinach. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and artichokes are warmed through.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and artichokes are warmed through
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Serve the sliced seed-crusted turkey breast over…
Serve the sliced seed-crusted turkey breast over the warm bed of artichokes and spinach.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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