We can’t let the month of November go by without sharing a great turkey recipe that won’t sabotage your fitness efforts. This turkey-broccoli bake would be a perfect way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers, or would also be a great alterative to the same old turkey dinner. There are a variety of ways to adapt this recipe to your particular dietary needs, such as by substituting low-sodium broth if you want to limit your salt intake. (Recipe courtesy of Health.com)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli crowns, cut into long spears
- 3 cups turkey (light and dark meat, shredded into large pieces), warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup presliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups homemade turkey broth or low-sodium canned broth, heated
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions:
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook broccoli about 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.
- Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish; arrange broccoli across the bottom. Top with turkey; cover with foil to keep warm.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and mushrooms until golden brown (add a little broth if mixture seems dry). Add flour, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until thick. Stir in sherry; cook 1 minute. Add cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan; simmer 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, arrange a rack 6 inches below the heat source, and preheat the broiler to high. Pour sauce over turkey. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and almonds. Broil for 1 minute, or until the sauce bubbles and the almonds are golden brown.
This delicious meal has 320 calories per serving and 28g of protein. Complement your healthy diet with the right fitness equipment. To learn about home gym equipment for your Phoenix area home, contact Fitness 4 Home Superstore.
