Margarita Roast Turkey Breast - OAMC Recipe

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Margarita Roast Turkey Breast - OAMC
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Directions:

  1. For marinade, combine lime peel, lime juice, tequila, the 3 Tbs orange juice or tequila, the oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place turkey breast in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a large bowl.
  3. Pour marinade over turkey.
  4. Seal bag; turn to coat breast.
  5. Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  6. Lift turkey breast from bag, reserving 1 cup of the marinade, cover reserved marinade and refrigerate until ready to make sauce.
  7. Discard any remaining marinade.
  8. Place turkey, skin side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  9. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of the breast, without touching bone.
  10. Roast, uncovered in a 325F oven for 2 1/4-2 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 170F.
  11. Transfer turkey to a cutting board, cover with foil.
  12. Let stand 10-15 minutes before carving Meanwhile, for margarita sauce, in a small saucepan stir the reserved marinade into cornstarch.
  13. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  14. To serve, thinly slice 1/3 of the turkey breast.
  15. Serve with the margarita sauce.
  16. Cut up and store remaining turkey as follows: Divide remaining turkey breast in half.
  17. Cube half (about 2 cups); shred the other half (about 2 cups) Place cube and shredded turkey in separate self-sealing plastic bags or freezer bags.
  18. Seal and refrigerate up to 3 days or label and freeze up to 3 months.
  19. *This turkey is great for Turkey Taco Salad or Turkey Tortilla Soup!
  20. Before using, thaw turkey overnight in refrigerator, if frozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 745.92 Kcal (3123 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.11g 26%
Cholesterol 340.13mg 113%
Sodium 6470.67mg 270%
Potassium 3446.03mg 73%
Total Carbs 27.82g 9%
Sugars 8.39g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 109g 218%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 32%
Calcium 68.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.4 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.28g 26%
Cholesterol 45.32mg 113%
Sodium 862.24mg 270%
Potassium 459.19mg 73%
Total Carbs 3.71g 9%
Sugars 1.12g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 14.52g 218%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 32%
Calcium 9.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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