
Seed-Crusted Turkey Steak with Edamame Mash and Cumin-Glazed Carrots
A high-protein main dish featuring golden turkey steaks with a light sesame and flaxseed crust, served over a creamy edamame mash and paired with cumin-glazed carrots and lemon. Original, satisfying, and balanced for a complete meal.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 600 g turkey breast steaks (4 filetes medium)
- 300 g shelled edamame (descongelado si es congelado)
- 300 g carrots (peladas and cut en bastones finos)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (divided)
- 20 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
- 14 g ground flaxseed (for the crust)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed, divided)
- 6 g garlic (chopped fino, divided)
- 4 g ground cumin (divided)
- 2 g sweet paprika (for the pavo)
- 120 ml chicken broth or water (for the puree)
- 10 g honey (for glasear the zanahorias)
- 6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground, divided)
- 8 g fresh parsley (chopped for terminar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the carrots on a small baking tray and toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, half of the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 2
Roast the carrots for 20 to 22 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 3
While the carrots roast, cook the edamame in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and place it in a food processor or blender with 60 g (1/4 cup) Greek yogurt, the chicken broth or water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, the remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a little black pepper.
- 4
Blend the edamame until creamy but still slightly textured. If needed, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency. Keep warm.
- 5
In a shallow plate, mix the sesame seeds, ground flaxseed, sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the remaining black pepper. Place the beaten egg in another plate.
- 6
Pat the turkey breast steaks dry with paper towels. Dip them into the beaten egg, then press them into the seed mixture to create a thin crust on both sides.
- 7
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the turkey steaks for 2 minutes per side until the crust sets.
- 8
Transfer the skillet to the oven and finish cooking the turkey steaks for 6 to 8 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, or until fully cooked through. Let them rest for 3 minutes out of the oven.
- 9
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 60 g (1/4 cup) Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt to make a quick sauce.
- 10
To serve, spread the edamame mash onto plates, top with the turkey steaks, add the glazed carrots, and finish with the yogurt sauce and chopped fresh parsley.
Chef tips
For a more even crust, firmly press the seeds onto the turkey and let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before searing. The edamame mash blends best while still warm.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for chicken breast. Greek yogurt can be replaced with plain skyr. If you do not have ground flaxseed, use extra sesame seeds, though the crust will be slightly less cohesive.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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