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Cajun Turkey Breast

  • Breast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Entertaining
  • Everyday
  • High Protein
  • 1 hour+

The Cajun Turkey Breast will taste great with some grilled vegetables or a tasty rice dish.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Total Time

1 hour 5 minutes

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb (1.5-2 kg) boneless, skinless Ontario turkey breast
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) melted butter
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) oil

Cajun Seasoning:

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) onion powder
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Stir together butter, oil and Cajun seasoning ingredients. Rub all over turkey breast to coat well.
  • Place turkey breast in roasting pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in 375F (190C) oven to an internal temperature of 170F (77C).
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Per serving: About 497 cal, 13 g total fat, 12 g carb, 7 g fibre, 81 g protein, 200 mg chol, 165 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 121%, calcium 35%, vit A 24%, vit C 14%

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