I’m obsessed with my crockpot. I use it more than I use my oven. With my new healthy lifestyle, I’ve been very strategic in my meal planning. So I was at the grocery store and saw that turkeys were on sale. I thought to myself, “Hmm…I’d love to make a turkey…I never have!” And that’s when I saw an all white meat turkey breast. BINGO! Perfect.
So on Saturday night, I set it out and let it thaw, seasoned it and popped it in the crockpot to bake all Sunday. Then I sliced it up and make 6 lunches all under 400 calories and so yummy!
Tools
Measuring cup- 1/4c. & 1/2c.
Knife
6 medium/small meal containers (Rubermaid, Gladware, Tupperware, etc.)
2 small pots
1 small baking sheet
Crock Pot (I used 5 qt. and it fit perfectly.)
Zero Calorie baking spray
Aluminum foil
Ingredients
1 3lb. all white meat turkey roast
Sage, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
(You can use whatever spices you want!)
1 can of green beans, no salt added (season with onion, garlic & pepper)
1 can of sweet corn (season with pepper)
1 small bag of carrots
1/4 c. shredded romano or parm. cheese
Step 1: Crockpot Turkey Roast
– Unthaw roast, season, cook on high for 3 hours, then turn to low for 3 hours.
– Remove roast & let sit for 5-10 min to cool and soak in juices.
– I just “eyed it” and cut it into 6 equal portions. The serving size is 12, but I like my turkey…so I doubled the serving size. (220 calories for 2 servings)
– I placed each of the pieces into the 6 containers.
Step 2: The Veggies
– Cook green beans and corn per usual & measure out 1/2 cup servings. (3 GB, 3 Corn)
– Preheat oven to 350 degrees
– Place aluminum foil on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray
– Place carrots on the sheet and spray with cooking spray, season with pepper, then sprinkle 1/4 cup of romano or parm cheese on top.
– Cook for 20-30 min in the oven, then seperate into equal portions throughout 6 containers.
Calorie Count: Pack with corn- 355 calories, Pack with green beans- 285 calories
How quick, easy and painless was that? Now you have healthy lunches for a whole week or easy dinners after a long day…low calories, but still good for you!
