Turkey Breast Stuffed With Fennel and Red Pepper Recipe

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Turkey Breast Stuffed With Fennel and Red Pepper
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. To make the stuffing, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onion, garlic, chopped fennel, thyme, salt, pepper, rosemary and fennel seeds, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the red pepper, bread crumbs, parsley and pine nuts.
  6. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Open the turkey breast and lay flat on the work surface.
  8. Fold back the filets towards the outside of the breast.
  9. Spread the stuffing over the breast, leaving 1 border on all sides.
  10. Starting at one side edge, roll up.
  11. At four evenly spaced intervals, tie with kitchen string.
  12. Brush with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place on a rack in the roasting pan.
  13. Pour in 1/2 cup of the chicken stock.
  14. Roast in a 325 degree F oven, adding stock as necessary to maintain level, for 2-1/2 hours or until no longer pink inside and meat thermometer inserted in centre registers 180 degrees F.
  15. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil and let stand for 20 minutes.
  16. Meanwhile, skim the fat from the pan juices.
  17. Place the pan over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
  18. Whisk in the remaining stock and wine.
  19. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  20. Strain into a gravy boat.
  21. Slice the turkey and serve with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 423.79 Kcal (1774 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.62g 21%
Cholesterol 51.97mg 17%
Sodium 1629.05mg 68%
Potassium 255.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.96g 15%
Sugars 8.13g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.19g 13%
Protein 27.33g 55%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 31%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 255.9mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.85 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.85g 21%
Cholesterol 14.7mg 17%
Sodium 460.7mg 68%
Potassium 72.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.71g 15%
Sugars 2.3g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 13%
Protein 7.73g 55%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 31%
Iron 2mg 39%
Calcium 72.4mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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