Tunisian Slow-cooked Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (4 pound) skinless, boneless turkey breast half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 acorn squash, seeded and cut into quarters
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3 pieces
• 2 red onions, quartered
• 6 unpeeled garlic cloves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 40 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• mix flour, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to combine. place the turkey breast into the bag, seal, and shake to coat turkey with the spice mix.
• 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 (meat will still be pink inside).
• place acorn squash quarters, carrots, red onions, and garlic cloves into the bottom of a large slow cooker. place the browned turkey breast on top of the vegetables. cover cooker.
• cook turkey breast until meat and vegetables are very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low. transfer turkey breast to a platter and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
• peel 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.