Turkey Breast Braciola

Health score
9%
Turkey Breast Braciola
45 min.
12
252kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Turkey Breast Braciola, a dish that beautifully marries flavors and textures to create a memorable meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves 12, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family feasts. With each serving clocking in at just 252 calories, you can enjoy a hearty main course without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the tender turkey breast, butterflied and rolled with layers of savory prosciutto and a delectable filling of sautéed escarole, raisins, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The combination of these ingredients not only adds depth to the flavor but also provides a delightful contrast in textures. The turkey is then braised in a rich broth and white wine, infusing it with moisture and enhancing its taste.

What sets this recipe apart is its versatility; it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests without the stress of last-minute cooking. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite side dishes, and watch as everyone savors each bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Turkey Breast Braciola is sure to impress and become a cherished addition to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • large onion chopped
  • 1.5 pounds endive washed drained well
  • 0.3 pound pancetta thinly sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • slice bread white minced ()
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 
  • pounds turkey breast meat boneless skinless
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup raisins 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • cutting board
  • meat tenderizer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Coarsely chop enough escarole to measure about 7 cups loosely packed and reserve remaining escarole. In a 12-inch skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. To onion add chopped escarole and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted. Stir in raisins and 1/2 cup broth and cook over high heat until most liquid is evaporated.
  2. Remove skillet from heat and stir Parmesan, pine nuts, and bread into filling.
  3. Put turkey on a long sheet of plastic wrap. Butterfly turkey breast: Beginning from a long side make a horizontal lengthwise cut almost but not all the way through turkey and spread turkey open to form a larger, thinner piece of meat. Top turkey with another sheet of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or bottom of a heavy skillet until meat measures about 12 by 8 inches, being careful not to make any holes in it.
  4. Discard top sheet of plastic wrap and arrange prosciutto, overlapping slightly, in one layer over turkey.
  5. Spread a 1/2-inch-thick layer of filling over prosciutto, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around and reserving any remaining filling. Beginning with a long side and using plastic wrap as a guide, roll up turkey and turn it seam side down (discard plastic wrap). Tie rolled turkey with kitchen string lengthwise and them crosswise at 1-inch intervals and season with salt and pepper.
  6. In a 12-inch deep skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown turkey, turning it.
  7. Add wine, remaining cup broth, and any remaining filling and braise, covered, over moderately low heat, turning turkey halfway through cooking, 35 minutes.
  8. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and cool. Strain braising liquid through a sieve into s small saucepan. Boil liquid until reduces to about 1/2 cup and skim off foam. Stir in lemon juice and cool sauce completely. Turkey and sauce may be made 2 days ahead and chilled separately, covered with plastic wrap.
  9. Discard string from turkey and cut turkey crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Shred reserved escarole and in a bowl toss with half of sauce. Arrange escarole on a platter with turkey slices and drizzle turkey with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein42.75%
Fat40.61%
Carbs16.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.04
Glycemic Load
3.5
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.793043446282%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.63mg
Kaempferol
5.81mg
Quercetin
2.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.02kcal
12.6%
Fat:11.3g
17.39%
Saturated Fat:2.42g
15.13%
Carbohydrates:10.42g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:7.84g
2.85%
Sugar:1.06g
1.18%
Cholesterol:71.63mg
23.88%
Sodium:186.88mg
8.13%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.62%
100%
Protein:26.78g
53.55%
Vitamin K:134.85µg
128.43%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.05%
Vitamin A:1257.35IU
25.15%
Folate:86.44µg
21.61%
Iron:2.34mg
12.99%
Fiber:2.58g
10.32%
Potassium:323.39mg
9.24%
Phosphorus:85.15mg
8.51%
Calcium:82.6mg
8.26%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.19%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.02%
Copper:0.14mg
7.02%
Vitamin B3:1.36mg
6.8%
Vitamin C:5.29mg
6.41%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.4%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Magnesium:23.03mg
5.76%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.7%
Selenium:3.79µg
5.41%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.93%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%
Source:Epicurious
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