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Lemon Pepper Turkey 227 Calories (4 pts)

This week, I came across and tested what’s probably the easiest recipe I’ve made in a very long time:  Lemon Pepper Roast Turkey Breast.   And, what’s even better about it is:    

• you only need to use 4 ingredients
• the dish gets thrown together in less than 5 minutes and goes in the crockpot
• it’s not only low maintenance but it’s low-calorie and a great source of lean protein
• the left overs can be used during the week to make a number of other lunches and dinners
  • sandwiches
  • stir frys
  • wraps
  • pasta dishes

Nutritional Facts:            

• Servings -          10-12
• Calories  -           227 for 5 ounces and 2 Tbsp of gravy
• Total Fat –          1.3 g
• Fiber -                 0.1g

The Ingredients:       

•  3-4 lb bone-in turkey breast (like Shadybrook Farms), thawed or fresh
• 1 Tbsp Onion Salt
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Flour

Making the Dish:            

1.  Rinse Turkey Breast with water and pat dry
2. Season generously with onion salt and lemon pepper
3. Place in Crockpot breast (skin-side) down and cook on high for 1 hour
4. Reduce Crockpot temperature to low and continue cooking for 5-6 hours
5. Remove turkey from slow cooker and bring juices to a boil
6. Mix flour & 1-2 tbsp of water & whisk into drippings to make gravy
7. Serve turkey and gravy

The end result is a super juicy, turkey breast that can be served up with all of your favorite fixings.  You’ll have a tasty feast for your family with less than 10 minutes of total prep time.  It doesn’t get better than this.  Mangia and Enjoy.