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Grilled Turkey Breast With Lemon-sage Sauce

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	159
Total Fat	5 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Sodium	537 mg
Total Carbohydrate	2 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Protein	19 g

Servings and Times TOP

Servings	2
Marinating Time	15 minutes

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Turkey breast cutlets	2 (6-ounce)
Juice and zest (grated lemon peel) of ½ lemon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Dry white wine (or substitute chicken broth)	1/3 cup
Reduced-sodium chicken broth	1/3 cup
Fresh chopped sage	1 tablespoon
Butter	2 teaspoons

Directions
Combine turkey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large zippered bag. Shake to coat turkey and let marinate 15 minutes.
Prepare the outdoor grill or grill pan, if cooking indoors. Remove turkey from marinade and grill over medium-high heat about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, bring wine and broth to boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lemon peel and sage, reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes to reduce. Remove from heat and add butter, whisking until melted.
Spoon sauce over turkey and serve immediately.

Exchanges
4 very lean meats; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Sautéed Green Beans With Lemon and Garlic
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Toss in 2 cups of trimmed green beans, juice of ½ lemon, and 1 clove minced garlic, and sauté 5-7 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and serve. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 74 calories; 8 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 3.5 g fiber; 152 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 vegetable; 1 fat.

Side Suggestions: Brown Rice Pilaf

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