Rolled Turkey Breast with Herbs and Walnuts
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons, melted, for brushing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless turkey breast half, with skin, butterflied
- 1.
- Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- 2.
- Pulse the parsley, spinach, 1 stick butter, Parmesan, walnuts, rosemary, thyme, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a food processor until smooth.
- 3.
- Place the turkey, skin-side down, on a work surface.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper; spread the herb mixture over the turkey.
- Fold the tenderloin, if intact, into the center, and roll the breast up into an even roll.
- Tuck in the ends to prevent them from overcooking.
- Tie the roll with kitchen twine at about 1 1/2-inch intervals.
- 4.
- Place the roll on a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 150 to 160 degrees F, about 55 minutes.
- Let rest for 25 minutes before slicing.
- 5.
- Remove the twine and slice the turkey.
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the pan juices.
- Serve.
- 1.
- Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- 2.
- Pulse the parsley, spinach, 1 stick butter, Parmesan, walnuts, rosemary, thyme, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a food processor until smooth.
- 3.
- Place the turkey, skin-side down, on a work surface.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper; spread the herb mixture over the turkey.
- Fold the tenderloin, if intact, into the center, and roll the breast up into an even roll.
- Tuck in the ends to prevent them from overcooking.
- Tie the roll with kitchen twine at about 1 1/2-inch intervals.
- 4.
- Place the roll on a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 150 to 160 degrees F, about 55 minutes.
- Let rest for 25 minutes before slicing.
- 5.
- Remove the twine and slice the turkey.
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the pan juices.
- Serve.
- Calories: 486
- Total Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Total Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Protein: 47 grams
- Sodium: 308 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 168 milligrams
- Fiber: 1 grams
parsley, fresh spinach leaves, unsalted butter, parmesan, walnuts, rosemary, thyme, garlic, kosher salt, turkey breast half
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/rolled-turkey-breast-with-herbs-and-walnuts-recipe.html (may not work)