Lime Marinated Turkey With Fettuccine Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 1 pound skinless, boneless turkey breast
 Grated zest of 1 lime
 Lime juice3 Tablespoon
 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
 Capers1 Tablespoon, drained
 Golden Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Fettuccine1/2 pound
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Cucumber2 Cup (16 tbs), julienned
 Green beans2 Cup (16 tbs), blanched
 Carrots1 Cup (16 tbs), julienned
 Mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the turkey cool in the cooking liquid.
2. In a large bowl combine the lime zest, juice, stock, capers, raisins, salt and pepper. Drain the turkey, place it in the marinade, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente; drain, transfer to a large bowl and toss with the oil. Add the vegetables and toss well.
4. Drain the turkey, reserving the marinade, and cut the turkey on the diagonal into thin slices. Divide the fettuccine mixture among 5 plates and arrange the turkey slices on top. Drizzle with the marinade and sprinkle with parsley.
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