Fruity Turkey Strips with Fig and Grapefruit
Turkey meets fig meets grapefruit: it sounds like a bold combination, but it wins you over from the very first bite. The meat is cooked without any oil, so it stays beautifully lean, while a fruity dressing of balsamic, mustard and fresh grapefruit juice brings lively, zesty freshness. This is a dish that's on the table in no time and fits perfectly into a lighter, lower-carb way of eating.
Ingredients
- 250 g turkey or chicken breast, skinless, trimmed of fat
- 2 figs, ripe
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard, a small teaspoon
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 32 g |
| Protein | 32 g | 64 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 6 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 13 g | 26 g |
How this is calculated
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Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
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Instructions
- Cut the turkey into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the turkey without any oil in a pan over medium heat with a splash of water.
- Slice the spring onion into fine rings and let it soften briefly in the pan towards the end of cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Peel the grapefruit and cut out the individual segments, catching any juice that runs out as you go.
- Wash the figs and cut them into cubes.
- Mix the reserved grapefruit juice with the mustard and balsamic vinegar, then season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the turkey, stir once and let it soak in for a moment.
- Gently fold in the fig cubes and grapefruit segments and serve straight away.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 13 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
Yes, skinless chicken breast works just as well and gives you similar results.
Can this really be made without any oil?
Yes. The meat is cooked in the pan with a little water, so no oil is needed and the dish stays nice and light.
Is this dish suitable for a low-carb diet?
With plenty of protein and very few carbs, it fits well into lower-carb eating plans.
Can I swap the figs for another fruit?
Fresh figs give the dish its special character and are ideal in season. If you can't find them, ripe pears or peaches work nicely too.
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