Smoked Turkey And Asparagus Wrap South Beach Diet P2 Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND TURKEY SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in orzo; boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and pimientos. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; return to boiling. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

SAUTéED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut turkey into 4 pieces. Place 1 piece, cut side up, between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Use flat side of meat mallet, pounder or rolling pin to gently pound each turkey piece to 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with remaining turkey pieces.
• Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Place flour in shallow bowl. Coat turkey lightly with flour, dusting off excess.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high until shimmering and hot. Add turkey and cook about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 1 minute longer. Remove turkey from skillet and place on plate. Cover tightly with foil.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and stir in asparagus and bell pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add broth and heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. When liquid returns to boiling, remove from heat. Beat in butter, 1 piece at a time, with wire whisk, adding the next piece only after the first has been completely beaten in and melted. When all of the butter has been beaten in, stir in parsley.
• Place 1 turkey piece on each serving plate. Use kitchen tongs to remove asparagus and pepper strips from sauce and place next to cutlet. Spoon sauce over turkey and vegetables.

TURKEY ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Add the next 6 ingredients to pan; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; add to skillet with water chestnuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return turkey to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice and tomato wedges.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WRAPS

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
• Heat oven to 200 degrees; place tortillas in foil-covered oven-proof dish in oven to warm.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add green onions, ginger and garlic.
• Stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add chicken, asparagus, salt and pepper to taste; stir-fry until asparagus has softened and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro; remove from heat.
• Remove warm tortillas from oven.
• Divide rice among tortillas; add chicken-asparagus mixture.
• Drizzle with dressing; roll up tortillas.
• Serve with salsa.

QUICHE TO GO (ADAPTED FROM SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Defrost the spinach.
• Drain the excess liquid.
• Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray (VERY IMPORTANT).
• Combine the eggs, cheese, peppers, onions, spinach and any other optional ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

ESCAROLE AND TURKEY SAUSAGE SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Lightly coat a heavy bottomed nonstick saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add sausages and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides., 8 to 10 mintues. Transfer to a cuttting board.
• Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion, rosemary, and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, cut sausages in half lengthwise, the cut widthwise into 1/2 inches pieces.
• Add escarole to the pan, in batches if necessary., and stir just until wilted. Add sausage to the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

PASTA WITH SMOKED TURKEY AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally .
• Add the asparagus and carrots, cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked al-dente.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the stock and onion to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft.
• Whisk flour into milk until smooth. Stir into simmering broth mixture, return to a simmer and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly , until slightly thickened.
• Reduce heat to low, add turkey and stir until heated through.
• Remove from heat, add mustard and butter and stir until the butter has melted.
• Drain pasta and vegetables; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to mix.
• Serve immediately.

REUBEN WRAP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Lay tortillas flat. Spread dressing and mustard. Top with Pastrami, sauerkraut and cheese.
• Roll up burrito style.

OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES (SOUTH BEACH)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut zucchini, summer squash, red pepper, yellow pepper and asparagus into bite-size pieces.
• Put all vegetables in a large roasting pan, and toss with the oil, salt and black pepper.
• Spread in a single layer.
• Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.