Heart Healthy Grilled Turkey London Broil Recipe

               
Try a turkey London broil spiced with lively ginger and brown sugar. This gluten-free, high-protein dish features butterflied turkey breast in a boldly rich sauce made balsamic vinegar and snappy chopped scallions.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free if needed)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 1/2 lbs turkey breast, butterflied
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

In a large cup, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, ginger and brown sugar. In a large, shallow baking dish, arrange turkey breast and pour marinade over turkey to cover. Turn turkey to coat boat sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove turkey from marinade. Season turkey with salt and black pepper. Grill the turkey 8 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey breast registers 165°. Let the turkey rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 238
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 5 oz turkey
Per serving:
calories:238
total fat:9g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:70mg
sodium:340mg
total carb:3g
fibers:0g
proteins:34g

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About This Healthy Recipe

When you hear the term London broil, you most likely assume it’s a cut of beef, but this lean London broil recipe is made from white-meat turkey breast, making it a heart-healthy alternative to red meat. This high-protein, low-fat meal includes turkey that is marinated in a flavorful mix of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and ginger, with a touch of brown sugar to add sweetness. Not only is this turkey London broil good for your heart, containing only 1g of saturated fat, but it’s good for your waistline, too, clocking in at a mere 238 calories per serving. With 34g of protein and only 3g of carbs per serving, it’s a diabetic-friendly meal that’s sure to fill you up while keeping your blood sugar steady. As long as you use gluten-free soy sauce, this grilling recipe is also gluten-free. The next time you’re thinking of firing up the barbecue and want to make a hearty, tasty and healthy grilled recipe, give this one a try. Not only will adults like it, but this family-friendly recipe is also kid-approved!

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Heart Healthy Grilled Turkey London Broil Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free if needed)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 1/2 lbs turkey breast, butterflied
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

In a large cup, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, ginger and brown sugar. In a large, shallow baking dish, arrange turkey breast and pour marinade over turkey to cover. Turn turkey to coat boat sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove turkey from marinade. Season turkey with salt and black pepper. Grill the turkey 8 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey breast registers 165°. Let the turkey rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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