Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Stuffing
- 1 medium rib of celery, diced
- 1 leek (white part only) or 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/2 6-inch whole-wheat pita, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1 1/2-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast, butterflied, all visible fat discarded
- 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
- 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- In a medium bowl, stir together the stuffing ingredients.
- If your butcher wouldnt butterfly the turkey breast, cut it lengthwise down the center, almost in half; dont cut completely through it.
- Lay it out flat between two pieces of plastic wrap.
- Using the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy pan, lightly flatten the turkey, being careful not to tear the meat.
- Spoon the stuffing down the middle of the turkey.
- Roll the turkey around the stuffing.
- Tie at 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Brown the turkey for 2 minutes on each side.
- Pour 2 cups broth over the turkey.
- Bake, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 170F.
- Transfer the turkey to a carving board, leaving the liquid in the Dutch oven.
- Let the turkey rest while you make the gravy.
- Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, put the flour in a small bowl.
- Pour in the water, whisking to dissolve.
- Whisk into the boiling broth.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the gravy is thick and bubbly, whisking frequently.
- Remove from the heat.
- Slice the turkey into 6 pieces.
- Serve with the gravy.
- Kitchen twine is a great way to secure roasts and help them keep their shape while cooking.
- Butchers use a similar product that is stringlike and stretchy, and with a bit of maneuvering, can easily cover a roast.
- Many butchers will sellor perhaps even giveyou a small amount of mesh to use at home.
- For large quantities, check restaurant supply or specialty stores.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 231
- Total Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated: 1.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 2.0g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 1 Carbohydrate
- 3 Lean Meat
celery, only, pita, cranberries, chicken broth, sage, pepper, turkey breast, corn oil, chicken broth, allpurpose, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turkey-breast-with-cranberry-sage-stuffing-375761 (may not work)