RICOTTA STUFFED TURKEY BREAST

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This is from my Eat Well Stay Well cookbook. (Man! I love that book!) This is really yummy and easy to make. I'm typing it up for ZWT II. Serves 6-8

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 skinless boneless turkey breast
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, egg white, orange zest and pepper. Stir in the spinach.
  • Place the turkey between two sheets of waxed paper and pound to ¾ inch thickness. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture on the turkey and roll up from one long side. Tie the roast to secure it then place it seam side down in a small roasting pan.
  • Brush with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the rosemary.
  • Roast for 1 hour or until browned and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 372.6, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 20.8

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