Sunday, March 27, 2011

Asparagus Turkey Rolls


Ingredients
(4 servings - 23 g protein and 4 g carb per serving)

4 (1/4-lb ea) turkey breast steaks
16 asparagus spears
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp cold water
2 tsp cornstarch
1/8 cup orange peel slivers



  • Place each steak on cutting board and cover with wax paper. 
  • Using a meat mallet or heavy board, press or pound steaks to 1/4-inch thickness. 
  • Snap off and discard the woody bases from the asparagus. 
  • Arrange 4 spears on the short end of each turkey steak. 
  • Roll up turkey around spears. 
  • Secure with wooden toothpicks. 
  • Coat heavy skillet with cooking spray. 
  • Heat over medium heat. 
  • Add turkey rolls. 
  • Cook until brown, turning to brown evenly. 
  • Add chicken broth. 
  • Add lemon juice. 
  • Add orange juice. 
  • Add salt and pepper. 
  • Bring to boiling. 
  • Reduce heat. 
  • Simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • Transfer turkey rolls to serving dishes. 
  • Remove toothpicks. 
  • In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch. 
  • Add to remaining juices in skillet. 
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 
  • Spoon sauce over turkey rolls. 
  • Garnish with orange peel. 
  • Serve while hot.

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