Description
This turkey roll recipe features a vibrant cranberry swirl center, transforming a simple weeknight into a special occasion. It is an easy, hearty dish with festive flavors, guaranteeing a juicy, flavorful turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey, 93% lean recommended
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup soft breadcrumbs (gluten-free option)
- 0.5 cup finely diced onion
- 0.25 cup finely diced celery
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 0.5 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth (dairy-free option)
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 375(deg)F (190(deg)C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or large oven-safe skillet.
- Combine Turkey Mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, soft breadcrumbs, diced onion, diced celery, egg, chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 1-2 Tbsp extra broth if dry, and avoid overmixing.
- Form Turkey Rectangle: Lay parchment paper on your counter and press the turkey mixture evenly into a 10×12 inch, 0.5 inch thick rectangle.
- Prepare Cranberry Swirl Center: In a small bowl, combine cranberries, orange zest, optional sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Spread over the turkey rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Roll & Seal: Carefully roll the turkey from one long side, using the parchment paper for guidance. Pinch the ends and seam firmly to seal.
- Transfer to Dish: Gently transfer the turkey roll to the prepared baking dish or skillet. Pour 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth around the base.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165(deg)F (74(deg)C) is reached and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Rest & Serve: Let the turkey roll rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and for dairy-free, use dairy-free broth. If the turkey mixture seems dry, add 1-2 Tbsp extra broth; avoid overmixing to prevent toughness. Roll tightly but gently, and allow the cooked roll to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110 g)
- Calories: 240 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
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