This delicious roulade is perfect for your company or weekly dinners. It is filled with sautéed vegetables and sliced into attractive pinwheels, making it both tasty and visually appealing.
Preparing a turkey breast can be an excellent choice for a nutritious and flavorful meal. Turkey breast is a lean source of protein, making it suitable for health-conscious individuals. A well-prepared turkey breast can be tender, juicy, and full of flavor, especially when cooked with the right techniques and seasonings.

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey breast (about 2-3 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• 1 cup of finely chopped red onion
• 2 cups of chopped mushrooms
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 cloves of garlic, grated or pressed
• 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
• ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Garlic cloves (minced)

Process

1. Mix the dry breadcrumbs with ¼ cup of the chicken broth. Set aside.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Sauté the onions for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, mushrooms and carrots; sauté until the vegetables are tender, 4-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the spinach, parsley, cheese and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in the breadcrumbs, and lemon zest.
5. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
6. Spray a 9×13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Place the turkey between two sheets of plastic wrap, with a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to an even thickness.
8. Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap from the turkey; spread the mushroom mixture over the turkey breast, leaving a 2” border on all sides.
9. Starting with the short side, roll up the turkey breast jelly-roll style; tie at 2” intervals with kitchen string.
10. Place the roll, seam-side down in the baking dish, pour the remaining broth over the turkey and cover loosely with foil.
11. Bake, basting frequently with the pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the roll reaches 180°F, 1-1½ hours.
12. Transfer turkey to a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes before removing the string and slicing.

Serving Suggestions

Slice the turkey breast and serve with a variety of side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. The turkey can also be used in sandwiches or salads for a quick and healthy meal.

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