Ingredients Â
Ingredients:
- 1 burrata or mozzarella, fresh
- fresh basil to garnish
Turkey brine
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 10 peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 turkey breasts approximately 250g each
Italian marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Eggplant and other grilled vegetables
- 1 medium eggplant cut in 8 lengthwise
- 2 zucchini cut into slices
- 1 small red onion quartered
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Directions:
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In an airtight container, mix the ingredients for the brine. Put turkey fillet in and let brine rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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In the meantime, mix the ingredients for the marinade. Set aside. Cut vegetables and let them marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
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Preheat BBQ. On an oiled grill, cook turkey fillets on direct heat at 400 F (200 C) for 15 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking. Cook on indirect heat for an additional 5 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey reads 165 F (74 C).
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Cook vegetables (generally around 10 minutes).
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Serve turkey breast fillets with the grilled veggies salad and the burrata. Garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 686kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 54gFat: 43gSodium: 1053mg

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