Tunisian Slow-Cooked Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 skinless , 4 pound
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 acorn squash , seeded and cut into quarters
• 3 large carrots , peeled and cut into 3 pieces
• 2 reds onions , quartered
• 6 unpeeleds garlic cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 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 (meat will still be pink inside).

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.