Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole
45 min.
12
756kcal

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Introducing a mouthwatering delight that promises to elevate your dining experience: Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole! Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy dinner with friends and family, this dish is bound to impress. Imagine succulent turkey breast infused with a rich, smoky adobo marinade, lovingly enveloped in layers of crispy applewood-smoked bacon. What’s not to love?

The accompanying Hazelnut Mole brings a creative twist to traditional mole sauce, adding an earthy depth and a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements the savory bacon and juicy turkey. Not only does this recipe highlight bold flavors, but it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic choice for various dietary preferences.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish elegantly marries ease and sophistication, making it suitable for both lunch and dinner. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the crispy texture of the bacon and the tender, juicy turkey, while the bright parsley garnish adds a fresh pop of color to your plate.

Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this scrumptious main dish that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of flavors. Treat yourself and your guests to a culinary masterpiece that is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons chiles in adobo sauce canned
  • pounds bacon 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • 12 servings parsley fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove peeled
  • 12 servings hazelnuts 
  • 3.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh italian
  • pound turkey breast meat boneless skinless
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • toothpicks
  • kitchen thermometer
  • glass baking pan
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in processor; blend until marinade is almost smooth. Rub marinade all over turkey breast halves.
  2. Place turkey in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; pour remaining marinade over. Cover and chill overnight.
  3. Remove turkey from marinade, allowing some marinade to cling to turkey.
  4. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper.
  5. Place 1 pound bacon slices side by side on work surface, overlapping slightly.
  6. Place 1 turkey breast half, rounded side down, atop bacon. Wrap bacon around turkey breast, stretching slices slightly to cover turkey. Secure with toothpicks to hold bacon in place, then tie with kitchen string to secure bacon.
  7. Remove toothpicks. Repeat with second turkey breast half and remaining bacon.
  8. Place turkey breasts on large rimmed baking sheet. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill.)
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  10. Place turkey in oven and roast 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 155°F, about 35 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven; let turkey rest 15 minutes (internal temperature will reach 162°F).
  12. Cut turkey breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Ladle generous amount of Hazelnut Mole on large platter. Arrange turkey slices atop mole; sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  13. *Chipotle chiles — dried, smoked jalapeños — canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are sold at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories756kcal
Protein31.01%
Fat64.85%
Carbs4.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.75
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.602174012557%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.01mg
Catechin
0.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.83mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.39mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
14.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.98mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:755.69kcal
37.78%
Fat:55.26g
85.01%
Saturated Fat:12.11g
75.7%
Carbohydrates:7.94g
2.65%
Net Carbohydrates:4.66g
1.69%
Sugar:1.6g
1.78%
Cholesterol:175.84mg
58.61%
Sodium:1113.1mg
48.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.44g
118.89%
Vitamin K:115.58µg
110.07%
Manganese:1.92mg
95.79%
Vitamin E:5.62mg
37.48%
Copper:0.57mg
28.35%
Iron:5.01mg
27.85%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.48%
Selenium:16.14µg
23.06%
Phosphorus:203.61mg
20.36%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.4%
Vitamin B3:3.7mg
18.52%
Magnesium:63.1mg
15.77%
Vitamin C:12.43mg
15.07%
Fiber:3.28g
13.11%
Vitamin A:596.35IU
11.93%
Potassium:414.68mg
11.85%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.51%
Folate:44.88µg
11.22%
Calcium:92.24mg
9.22%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.33%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.3%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious