Turkey with Almonds

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Turkey with Almonds

Turkey with Almonds - Tender meat in spicy sauce - right from the oven.

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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
55 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 35 min.
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Calories:
518
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Turkey is a lean meat that is great for weight loss because it is high in protein and low in fat. Additionally, the nuts in this recipe provide healthy fats, and the vegetables provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

Serve with a carb like rice, potatoes, or bread for maximum satiation, energy, and fiber. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie518 cal.(25 %)
Protein56 g(57 %)
Fat21 g(18 %)
Carbohydrates19 g(13 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.9 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0.9 μg(5 %)
Vitamin E8.2 mg(68 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin20.3 mg(169 %)
Vitamin B₆1 mg(71 %)
Folate101 μg(34 %)
Pantothenic acid3.3 mg(55 %)
Biotin9.8 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.1 μg(37 %)
Vitamin C24 mg(25 %)
Potassium1,266 mg(32 %)
Calcium119 mg(12 %)
Magnesium106 mg(35 %)
Iron6.4 mg(43 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc6.7 mg(84 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.9 g
Uric acid309 mg
Cholesterol169 mg

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
14 ozs waxy potatoes
2 stalks mint
1 stalk marjoram
1 sprig thyme
2 Beefsteak tomato
2 onions
4 garlic cloves
1 Turkey (4-5 lbs, ready to cook)
salt
peppers
2 Tbsps Pastry flour
2 Tbsps olive oil
6 ozs dry white wine
7 ozs Chicken broth
6 ozs
1 pinch Saffron
2 bay leaves
4 ozs almonds (peeled & chopped)
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Preparation steps

1.

Peel the potatoes and cut into sticks. Rinse the herbs, shake dry and pluck off the leaves. Chop the marjoram and thyme. Peel the beefsteak tomato, remove seeds and dice finely. Peel the onions and garlic and chop finely.

2.

Rinse the turkey under cold water, pat dry and cut into 6 parts. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with pastry flour.

3.

Heat olive oil in a pan and saute the turkey until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

Saute onions and garlic sauté in the same pan. Add the potatoes and tomatoes and saute briefly. Add in the dry white wine, milk and broth. Stir in the saffron, bay leaves, chopped marjoram and thyme, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

4.

Now add in the turkey and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with mint.

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