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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Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors with a sophisticated twist. Perfect for impressing guests at gatherings or enjoying a cozy family meal, this main course is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also brimming with exciting culinary nuances.

Imagine succulent turkey breast enveloped in crisp, applewood-smoked bacon, enhanced by a luscious and robust Hazelnut Mole sauce. This dish brings together the smoky richness of bacon with the vibrant zest of chipotle adobo, freshly squeezed lime juice, and aromatic herbs. The combination of textures and flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone clamoring for seconds.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare an impressive meal that serves up to twelve people, making it ideal for holiday celebrations, dinner parties, or even a special everyday treat. The preparation involves marinating the turkey, wrapping it in bacon, and roasting it to juicy perfection while your home fills with enticing aromas. Serve it with a generous ladle of hazelnut mole and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Get ready to dazzle your diners with a sensational centerpiece that promises an unforgettable dining experience!

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