TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY SAGE STUFFING

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Categories     turkey     Side     Bake     Roast     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Sage     Boil

Yield serves 6, 3 ounce turkey and 1/4 cup gravy per serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the stuffing ingredients.
  • If your butcher wouldn't butterfly the turkey breast, cut it lengthwise down the center, almost in half; don't 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 350°F.
  • 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 170°F. 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.
  • Cook's Tip on Mesh
  • 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 sell-or perhaps even give-you a small amount of mesh to use at home. For large quantities, check restaurant supply or specialty stores.
  • nutrition information
  • (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

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