METHOD OF PREPARATION:
preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a 9″ x 12″ casserole dish, mix the ingredients, except the cheese.
Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese on top, sprinkle with parsley.
Bake, uncovered 3/4 of an hour.

1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless Hayter’s Turkey breasts

1 can (284 mL) Campbell’s Condensed Low Fat Cream of Chicken Soup

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped roasted red pepper*

1/4 cup (60 mL) apple juice

2 tbsp (30 mL) ketchup

4 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves

¼ cup (60 mL) shredded low fat Mozzarella cheese

2 cups (500 mL) hot cooked brown rice, cooked without salt

Method of preparation:
1. Cut breast approx 2 inches thick. Brown Turkey well in large non-stick skillet at medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Stir in soup, red pepper, apple juice, ketchup, garlic and black pepper. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked – about 20 minutes.
3. Add basil and stir well. Serve on rice and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.

*~cooking tip~if I have peppers getting wavy(soft) in the fridge I take out the seeds and freeze. Then, when I have time or need roasted peppers I thaw the peppers brush with olive oil and garlic then roast in oven.

February marks Heart and Stroke month and while the masses will be focused on exercising and signing up for gym memberships, one must think about what we put in our mouths before we start rushing off to that spare treadmill for 60 minutes of fat burning.

A big draw to eating more Turkey is its lean source of protein. There is 32 grams in a 4.oz. serving, making it a vital source of amino acids. One serving provides 65 per cent of your recommended daily intake of protein. Throw
it in your sub next time you eat.

Recentstudies show a massive difference between eating red meat and white meat (Turkey), especially when it comes to our digestion.  Turkey falls into the high-protein group category — which includes tuna and egg whites – and helps decrease post-meal insulin levels.

And the question we’ve all been asking: how fattening is Turkey? The white meat has less than 12 per cent of the recommended daily allowance of saturated fat per serving. Having said that, less active people should eat Turkey in moderation,  which means watch that extra slice next Thanksgiving.

1/4 cup (50 mL) buttermilk
1 tsp (5 mL) hot sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) salt, divided
4 boneless, skinless Hayter’s Turkey Fillets, about 1 lb/454 g
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped parsley
2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil

In shallow dish (pie plate), whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce and ½ tsp (2 mL) of the salt. Place turkey in mixture for at least 10 minutes and up to one day.

In separate shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, almonds, Parmesan, remaining salt and parsley.

Shake excess buttermilk from the turkey fillets and dredge in the almond mixture pressing gently until completely coated with mixture.

In large oven proof, non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey until well browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Gently flip over and transfer to 400°F (200°C) oven until turkey is cooked through and top is golden, about 10 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: About 300 cal, 35 g pro, 16 g total fat (3 g sat fat), 6 g carb, 2 g fibre, 50 mg chol,
920 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 15%, calcium 15%, vit A 8%, vit C 8%

Source: makesitsuper.ca

Studies show that protein mixed in with your carbs is ideal for a post workout snack. We might be biased but what better protein exists than Turkey?

We found some great articles showing how Turkey is the ideal food for weight loss. William from weightlosstips.co.uk reports: “3.5 ounces of turkey meat containing only 0.01 ounces of fat. This means that you can easily use turkey breast as a trusted and healthy weight loss food.”

We are hoping you haven’t given up on your New Years resolutions but even if you have, you can always replace your daily protein with turkey for a leaner option that your thighs will thank you for. We’re rooting for you.