Lemon Turkey with Couscous Stuffing

SUBMITTED BY: Kathi Graham

"'For a special-occasion main dish that's perfect for a small family gathering, try this moist tender turkey breast with its unusual dressing,' suggests Kathi Graham of Naperville, Illinois. 'Lemon and garlic flavor the meat, while raisins and shredded carrot add sweetness and color to the couscous stuffing.'"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 25 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (4 pound) bone-in turkey breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
STUFFING:
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Carefully loosen turkey skin, leaving it attached at the back. Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon peel, salt and pepper; spread under turkey skin. Place turkey to one side in a shallow roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
For stuffing, in a bowl, pour boiling water over couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Spoon stuffing into other side of pan, shaping into a 8-in. x 5-in. x 2-in. mound. Cover pan and bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Uncover turkey; leave stuffing covered. Bake 40-50 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. Cover turkey with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with stuffing.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 ounces cooked turkey, skin removed, with 1/2 cup stuffing) equals 303 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.