10Ingredients
850Calories
50Minutes
You have decided to purchase those turkey breasts that are on sale at the market. Now you need a delicious way to prepare them for you and the one you love. Try this Peking Turkey Breast with Pomegranate Molasses. It is a delicious way to say you care. It takes 50 minutes to prepare this decadent dinner. This recipe combines the sweet and tangy fruits with savory spices and herbs for a flavorful dinner dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 250 grams turkey breast
- 250 grams basmati rice (cooked and hot)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 pomegranate
- mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Mix the molasses, orange juice, honey, and paprika together in a bowl.
- Place the turkey breast in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Using a brush, coat with several layers of glaze.
- Cook for 20 minutes, baste with cooking juices and marinade, every 5 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 230 C and let brown for 5 minutes.
- While the turkey is cooking, prepare the rice.
- Wash and cut the unpeeled cucumber lengthwise in 2 pieces, then slice in thin strips.
- Open the pomegranate, remove the seeds.
- Mix rice, cucumber, rice vinegar, and chopped mint. Divide between plates.
- Remove the meat from the oven and slice.
- Place the slices on top of the rice.
NutritionView more
850Calories
Sodium4%DV85mg
Fat6%DV4g
Protein86%DV44g
Carbs54%DV163g
Fiber32%DV8g
PER SERVING *
| Calories850Calories from Fat35 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat4g6% |
| Saturated Fat0g0% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol80mg27% |
| Sodium85mg4% |
| Potassium1450mg41% |
| Protein44g86% |
| Calories from Fat35 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate163g54% |
| Dietary Fiber8g32% |
| Sugars48g96% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
Yummly User
Kathy P. 2 Jul 2015
This is a very flavorful dish that has great presentation. I didn't have any orange juice on hand, so I used orange zest instead. That seemed to work just as good. The turkey was so tender and overall this is one amazing dish.
