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Citrus Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Orange Couscous Salad

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Total time: 1 hour

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Serves 4

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6.3 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

2 - Oranges, cut into segments


1 - Onion, cut into quarters


300g - Turkey breast, skin on


½ tsp - Salt


1 ⅓ tb - Vegetable oil


1 ½ tb - Thyme, finely chopped


1 tb - Sage, finely chopped


1 tb - Rosemary, finely chopped


⅔ cup - Water


1 tb - Dried cranberries, roughly chopped


½ cup - Couscous, uncooked


½ cup - Boiling water


½ cup - Orange juice


½ cup - Boiling water


¼ cup - Parsley, chopped


1 tsp - Dijon mustard


½ tsp - Ground cumin


½ - Red onion, thinly sliced


2 tb - Mint leaves, chopped

UTENSILS

Oven, Baking pan, Mixing bowl, Whisk, Chopping board, Knife

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celcius. Arrange half of the orange segments and onion in a baking pan.


2. Season the turkey breast on all sides with the salt. Place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the orange and onion in the pan.


3. Combine 1 tablespoon of the oil, thyme, sage and rosemary in a small mixing bowl. Spoon the oil mixture evenly over the top of the turkey breast.


4. Add water to the bottom of the pan and bake the turkey breast for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 175°C and continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes or until the turkey is cooked. The skin should be brown and crispy.


5. Let the turkey rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.


6. To make the dressing, whisk together the orange juice, 1 teaspoon of oil, Dijon mustard and cumin.


7. Place the couscous in a bowl. Pour over boiling water and set aside for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.


8. Toss the couscous with sliced red onion, dried cranberries, remaining orange segments, dried cranberries, mint, parsley and dressing.


9. Serve the sliced turkey with the salad.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 296g

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Energy (kcal)

349.1

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Carbs (g)

29.2

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Proteins (g)

20.8

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Fats (g)

15.4

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Fibre (g)

6.3

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