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Light, Lemony Turkey Toss Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 c cooked turkey breast, shredded .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 2 tsps lemon zest (fresh or from a jar) .
  • 2 c broccoli florets, coarsely sliced .
  • 6 quarts water .
  • 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil .
  • 1 c shredded parmesan cheese, firmly packed .
  • 1/2 tsp pepper .
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (prepared, put in the fridged type is fine) .
  • 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) .
  • 4 tbsps butter .
  • 6 oz whole wheat fettuccini .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps lemon juice (fresh or reconstituted) .
  • 2 tsps salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Bring water to boil.
  • Step #2 Add 2 tsps salt & fettucine.
  • Step #3 Boil for 4 mins, then add broccoli.
  • Step #4 Return to a boil & cook for 4 more mins or until pasta reaches desired tenderness.
  • Step #5 Drain pasta & broccoli in colander & set aside.
  • Step #6 (Do not rinse.
  • Step #7 ).
  • Step #8 In same pot over medium-high heat, add oil & butter.
  • Step #9 Heat until butter is melted.
  • Step #10 Add garlic, lemon zest & red pepper flakes (if desired) & cook for 2 mins.
  • Step #11 Add lemon juice, salt, pepper & turkey.
  • Step #12 Mix thoroughly, cover & cook for 2-3 mins or until turkey is heated through.
  • Step #13 Return pasta & broccoli mixture to pot.
  • Step #14 Toss well.
  • Step #15 Cover up & heat for 1-2 mins.
  • Step #16 Remove from heat, add parmesan & toss.
  • Step #17 Serve as soon as possible.
  • Enjoy the Light, Lemony Turkey Toss recipe

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