Heart-Healthy Pulled Turkey
Discover the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this Heart-Healthy Pulled Turkey recipe, a flavorful and wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean turkey breast, aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and sweetened naturally with a touch of honey, this dish is slow-cooked to tender perfection in a zesty, low-sodium sauce. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the simplicity of a slow cooker, it's both convenient and packed with nutrients. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal or meal prep, serve this protein-rich pulled turkey on whole-grain buns or atop a bed of crisp cabbage for a low-carb option. Give your family a heart-smart dinner they’ll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Begin by trimming any visible fat from the turkey breast to keep the dish heart-healthy.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
In a slow cooker, add the sautéed onion and garlic, poultry broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and honey.
Mix the ingredients together in the slow cooker to form a sauce.
Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker, making sure it is covered with the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the turkey is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once done, remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker to mix with the sauce thoroughly.
Allow the shredded turkey to cook in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the pulled turkey hot. It can be served on whole-grain buns or over a bed of shredded cabbage for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 5566 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 267.7 g | 535% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2924 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
