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Lemon Turkey with Couscous Stuffing

"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."

8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 bone-in turkey breast (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
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 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

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Lemon Turkey with Couscous Stuffing (continued)

Directions (continued)

remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Spoon stuffing into other
side of pan, shaping into an 8-in. x 5-in. x 2-in. mound. Cover pan
and bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
Uncover turkey; leave stuffing covered. Bake 40-50 minutes longer or
until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Cover turkey with foil and
let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with stuffing. Yield:
8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 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 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.