Kitchen Moxy

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.