Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast
Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast features a warmly spiced rub with chipotle, coriander, cinnamon, and garlic that infuses the meat as it gently cooks. Nestled over acorn squash, carrots, onions, and whole garlic, the turkey turns tender and juicy while the vegetables become sweet and silky, all bathed in savory pan juices. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a festive centerpiece when you want bold aroma and balanced sweetness.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook3 hrs 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine flour, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the turkey breast to the bag, seal, and shake to coat the turkey with the spice mixture.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the seasoned turkey breast in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side (the meat will still be pink inside).
- 3
Put the acorn squash quarters, carrots, red onions, and garlic cloves in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Set the browned turkey breast on top of the vegetables. Cover the cooker.
- 4
Cook the turkey breast until the meat and vegetables are very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Move the turkey breast to a platter and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- 5
Peel the squash and garlic cloves. Arrange the cooked vegetables around the turkey meat and spoon the juices from the slow cooker over the turkey and vegetables to serve.
- Calories 517.26 kcal High 26%
- Protein 55.79 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 48.16 g 18%
- Total Fat 10.48 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.33 mg High 45%
- Sodium 2680.74 mg High 117%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 159.43 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.77 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 412.06 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 14.06 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 27.76 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tunisian Slow Cooked Turkey Breast is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 517.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chipotle Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 517.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast healthy?
- Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 517.26 calories and 55.79 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2680.74 mg (117% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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