Sesame Turkey



3 pounds turkey breast tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons sliced green onion (1)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1. Place turkey in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne pepper. In a small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over turkey.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3. Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover turkey and keep warm.
4. For sauce, strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and the water; stir into cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
5. If desired, slice turkey. Spoon sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.

Makes: 8 servings. 222 calories

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