Chargrilled turkey with quinoa tabbouleh & tahini dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
56%
Chargrilled turkey with quinoa tabbouleh & tahini dressing
35 min.
4
394kcal

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on an exciting journey? Our Chargrilled Turkey with Quinoa Tabbouleh and Tahini Dressing is the perfect dish to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This vibrant and nutritious meal is not only gluten-free but also boasts a health score of 56, making it a guilt-free indulgence you can enjoy any day of the week.

Imagine sinking your teeth into juicy, chargrilled turkey steaks, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Paired with a refreshing quinoa tabbouleh, this dish combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the crispness of cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. The explosion of flavors will leave you craving more!

The drizzle of creamy tahini dressing adds a wonderful depth, blending the subtle notes of garlic and lemon, while the hint of honey brings everything together beautifully. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or a gathering of friends.

Not only is this recipe packed with protein from the turkey, but the combination of quinoa and fresh vegetables ensures you're fueling your body with hearty nutrients. So, grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let's get cooking! Your kitchen is about to become the center of a delicious and healthy culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 200 quinoa 
  • 0.5  cucumber cut into 1cm chunks
  • 175 cherry tomatoes halved
  •  spring onion finely sliced
  • handful parsley roughly chopped
  • handful cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  juice of lemon 
  •  turkey breast cutlets 
  • 1.5 tbsp tahini 
  • 1.5 tbsp yogurt low-fat
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 0.5  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.5 tsp clear honey 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Tip the quinoa into a saucepan and pour over 600ml water. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Turn down and simmer until the water has evaporated (just as youd cook rice) about 20 mins. Take off the lid and leave to cool while you prepare the turkey and salad.
  2. Tip the cucumber, tomatoes, spring onions and herbs into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour over 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice, season well and mix everything together.
  4. Heat a griddle pan and, when smoking hot, rub the turkey steaks with 1 tsp olive oil. Cook for about 5 mins on each side, depending on thickness. Stir together all the dressing ingredients along with 3 tbsp water. Toss the quinoa together with the salad and arrange on plates.
  5. Cut the turkey into thick slices, pile up on the quinoa and drizzle over the dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories394kcal
Protein37.61%
Fat23.35%
Carbs39.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.32
Glycemic Load
0.64
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.561304514823%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:394.34kcal
19.72%
Fat:10.3g
15.85%
Saturated Fat:1.35g
8.43%
Carbohydrates:38.76g
12.92%
Net Carbohydrates:34.09g
12.4%
Sugar:3.37g
3.74%
Cholesterol:70.45mg
23.48%
Sodium:69.54mg
3.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.35g
74.7%
Manganese:1.12mg
55.93%
Vitamin K:44.18µg
42.08%
Phosphorus:309.76mg
30.98%
Folate:119.45µg
29.86%
Magnesium:116.9mg
29.23%
Vitamin C:19.24mg
23.32%
Copper:0.46mg
23.02%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.67%
Fiber:4.67g
18.69%
Iron:3.35mg
18.61%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.36%
Potassium:520.41mg
14.87%
Vitamin E:2.08mg
13.88%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.76%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.53%
Vitamin A:497.69IU
9.95%
Selenium:6.82µg
9.75%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.09%
Calcium:65.19mg
6.52%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.11%